Each year at this time, a committee of law enforcement personnel volunteer their time to organize a Blue Mass at The Cathedral of Saint Patrick in Norwich. Active duty officers and retired officers from all around Connecticut attend this Mass and it is certainly moving.
We're not law enforcement folks but we appreciate those who are. We have a dock neighbor at our marina who is a law enforcement professional as are his sons. We've gotten to know his family and all the grandchildren, so when the time for the Blue Mass rolls around, we forget boating and attend this very special Sunday morning Mass.
As we're sure you know, this Mass and every Mass is open to everyone. If you are in Norwich next September, ask anyone when the Blue Mass is being held or better yet, walk into the Cathedral and ask. You don't have to be Catholic to help honor the men and women who take on the responsibility for our public safety.
Even if you can't attend the Blue Mass, stop into the cathedral anyway. You will be amazed. It is one of the most beautiful churches in New England.
We shot some video of the Mass, although we tried to do that with some restraint. This is a religious service, after all.
This is a boating blog but a number of the people at this Mass are our boating friends. We shot his video for them.
Besides, the video is only four minutes long. We'll bet it takes you longer than that to set your anchor.
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