Bishop to celebrate diocese's first Blue Mass

A lot of Catholics know (or should know) of the annual Red Mass that many dioceses hold for lawyers. But did you know there is also a Blue Mass for police officers, firefighters and emergency medical technicians (EMTs)? While not as widely celebrated as the Red Mass, the Blue Mass is growing in recognition. Last night, we caught wind that a Blue Mass will now be celebrated each year in the Diocese of Colorado Springs. Bishop Sheridan is scheduled to be the main celebrant and be joined by other priests of the diocese for a Blue Mass noon May 15 at St. Mary Cathedral. We'll have more in the next Herald.

Priest ordination on Saturday

Deacon Bob Newbury will be ordained to the priesthood Dec. 22 during a Mass celebrated by Colorado Springs Bishop Michael Sheridan at 10 a.m. at St. Mary's Cathedral. This is a great chance to participate in a holy event for the diocese and for Deacon Newbury, the second man to be ordained to the Diocese of Colorado Springs this year.

Deacon Newbury comes to the priesthood as a second career after spending more than two decades in the military and law enforcement in Colorado Springs. The latest issue of The Colorado Catholic Herald has a feature on Deacon Newbury.