The Annual Diocesan Blue Mass honoring fire, police and rescue workers — those from Stratford and throughout Fairfield County — will be held on Sunday Sept. 15, at noon, at Saint Philip Parish, in Norwalk.
A reception immediately following will be held in the mansion on St. Philip’s grounds.
Law enforcement, fire and emergency medical service personnel of all faiths, along with the general public are invited to attend the Mass and reception.
“We shall remember those who died in the tragedy of Sept. 11, 2001 and also honor in a special way all first responders and departments that assisted in the tragedy at Sandy Hook Elementary School in Newtown,” said Msgr. Jerald Doyle, diocesan administrator, who will concelebrate the Mass with area priests who serve as chaplains for local fire, police and rescue companies.
Fr. Bruce Roby of St. James parish is the chaplain of Stratford Fire Department.
The Blue Mass takes its name from the blue uniforms worn by police, fire and emergency services personnel.
If you would like to learn more about this event, please feel free to contact Father Charles Allen of Fairfield University, Blue Mass chairman, at 203-254-4000, ext. 2316, or Jean Talamelli, director of events for the Diocese of Bridgeport at 203-416-1358.
St. Philip is at 1 Father Conlon Place in Norwalk.