Sept. 27, 2017

Watertown – Plans have been finalized for the second annual diocesan Blue Mass to be held Sunday at 2:30 p.m. at St. Patrick’s Church.

Bishop Terry R. LaValley will celebrate the Mass during which law enforcement personnel from across the diocese will be recognized.

The Blue Mass presents an opportunity for all Catholics of the North Country to support those serving in law enforcement and their families with prayers for their safety and well-being.

Law enforcement includes state troopers, police officers, sheriff employees, correctional officers, border patrol  and customs agents, all those in federal law enforcement and district attorneys.

Those who attend the Mass are invited to wear their department uniforms.

With 15 state and federal prisons, an international border and police agencies in eight North Country counties, a large percentage of people in the Diocese of Ogdensburg is active in law enforcement.