Originally published at Orange County Catholic
THE ROMAN CATHOLIC Diocese of Orange is once again honoring the contributions and bestowing blessings on individuals working in the legal profession and in the field of public safety, by celebrating the Red Mass and Blue Mass.
The Blue Mass, which celebrates police officers, firefighters and other public safety personnel, takes place on Sept. 29 at 5:45 p.m. at Christ Cathedral.
Public safety personnel are encouraged to attend in uniform.
The Red Mass, which celebrates judges, lawyers, law students, law faculty and court personnel, takes place on Oct. 7 at 6 p.m. Christ Cathedral.
The Red Mass is a private Mass for individuals in the legal profession.
Bishop Kevin Vann will be the main celebrant for both Masses, said Deacon Modesto Cordero, director of the Office of Worship in the Diocese.
BLUE MASS
The origins of the Blue Mass date back to 1934, when Fr. Thomas Dade, a priest based at St. Patrick’s Catholic Church in Washington, D.C. decided to celebrate a Mass to recognize the work of police officers and other first responders, to pray for their fallen brothers and sisters and to seek God’s blessing for their own safety. The name “Blue Mass” comes from the traditional color of
