Diocesan Blue Mass in honor of 9/11 first responders
The annual Diocesan Blue Mass held this year at St. Thomas Aquinas Church in Fairfield, Conn. on Sunday, September 11, 2016. The mass in honor of members of law enforcement, fire, and emergency services personnel has been held at a different church in the diocese every year since the September 11, 2001 attacks.
By Brian A. Pounds
on September 11, 2016 4:39 PM
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The annual Diocesan Blue Mass held this year at St. Thomas Aquinas Church in Fairfield, Conn. on Sunday, September 11, 2016. The mass in honor of members of law enforcement, fire, and emergency services personnel has been held at a different church in the diocese every year since the September 11, 2001 attacks. lessThe annual Diocesan Blue Mass held this year at St. Thomas Aquinas Church in Fairfield, Conn. on Sunday, September 11, 2016. The mass in honor of members of law enforcement, fire, and emergency services ... morePhoto: Brian A. Pounds, Hearst Connecticut Media
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The annual Diocesan Blue Mass held this year at St. Thomas Aquinas Church in Fairfield, Conn. on Sunday, September 11, 2016. The mass in honor of members of law enforcement, fire, and emergency services personnel has been held at a different church in the diocese every year since the September 11, 2001 attacks. lessThe annual Diocesan Blue Mass held this year at St. Thomas Aquinas Church in Fairfield, Conn. on Sunday, September 11, 2016. The mass in honor of members of law enforcement, fire, and emergency services ... morePhoto: Brian A. Pounds, Hearst Connecticut Media
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The annual Diocesan Blue Mass held this year at St. Thomas Aquinas Church in Fairfield, Conn. on Sunday, September 11, 2016. The mass in honor of members of law enforcement, fire, and emergency services personnel has been held at a different church in the diocese every year since the September 11, 2001 attacks. lessThe annual Diocesan Blue Mass held this year at St. Thomas Aquinas Church in Fairfield, Conn. on Sunday, September 11, 2016. The mass in honor of members of law enforcement, fire, and emergency services ... morePhoto: Brian A. Pounds, Hearst Connecticut Media
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The annual Diocesan Blue Mass held this year at St. Thomas Aquinas Church in Fairfield, Conn. on Sunday, September 11, 2016. The mass in honor of members of law enforcement, fire, and emergency services personnel has been held at a different church in the diocese every year since the September 11, 2001 attacks. lessThe annual Diocesan Blue Mass held this year at St. Thomas Aquinas Church in Fairfield, Conn. on Sunday, September 11, 2016. The mass in honor of members of law enforcement, fire, and emergency services ... morePhoto: Brian A. Pounds, Hearst Connecticut Media
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The annual Diocesan Blue Mass held this year at St. Thomas Aquinas Church in Fairfield, Conn. on Sunday, September 11, 2016. The mass in honor of members of law enforcement, fire, and emergency services personnel has been held at a different church in the diocese every year since the September 11, 2001 attacks. lessThe annual Diocesan Blue Mass held this year at St. Thomas Aquinas Church in Fairfield, Conn. on Sunday, September 11, 2016. The mass in honor of members of law enforcement, fire, and emergency services ... morePhoto: Brian A. Pounds, Hearst Connecticut Media
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Fairfield Police Lt. James Perez bows his head and prayer at the annual Diocesan Blue Mass held this year at St. Thomas Aquinas Church in Fairfield, Conn. on Sunday, September 11, 2016. The mass in honor of members of law enforcement, fire, and emergency services personnel has been held at a different church in the diocese every year since the September 11, 2001 attacks. lessFairfield Police Lt. James Perez bows his head and prayer at the annual Diocesan Blue Mass held this year at St. Thomas Aquinas Church in Fairfield, Conn. on Sunday, September 11, 2016. The mass in honor of ... morePhoto: Brian A. Pounds, Hearst Connecticut Media
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Greenwich Police Chief James Heavey, left, and Fairfield Police Chief Gary McNamara lead other area chiefs and officers into the annual Diocesan Blue Mass held this year at St. Thomas Aquinas Church in Fairfield, Conn. on Sunday, September 11, 2016. The mass in honor of members of law enforcement, fire, and emergency services personnel has been held at a different church in the diocese every year since the September 11, 2001 attacks. lessGreenwich Police Chief James Heavey, left, and Fairfield Police Chief Gary McNamara lead other area chiefs and officers into the annual Diocesan Blue Mass held this year at St. Thomas Aquinas Church in ... morePhoto: Brian A. Pounds, Hearst Connecticut Media
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The annual Diocesan Blue Mass held this year at St. Thomas Aquinas Church in Fairfield, Conn. on Sunday, September 11, 2016. The mass in honor of members of law enforcement, fire, and emergency services personnel has been held at a different church in the diocese every year since the September 11, 2001 attacks. lessThe annual Diocesan Blue Mass held this year at St. Thomas Aquinas Church in Fairfield, Conn. on Sunday, September 11, 2016. The mass in honor of members of law enforcement, fire, and emergency services ... morePhoto: Brian A. Pounds, Hearst Connecticut Media
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Police officers line up to take communion at the annual Diocesan Blue Mass held this year at St. Thomas Aquinas Church in Fairfield, Conn. on Sunday, September 11, 2016. The mass in honor of members of law enforcement, fire, and emergency services personnel has been held at a different church in the diocese every year since the September 11, 2001 attacks. lessPolice officers line up to take communion at the annual Diocesan Blue Mass held this year at St. Thomas Aquinas Church in Fairfield, Conn. on Sunday, September 11, 2016. The mass in honor of members of law ... morePhoto: Brian A. Pounds, Hearst Connecticut Media
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The annual Diocesan Blue Mass held this year at St. Thomas Aquinas Church in Fairfield, Conn. on Sunday, September 11, 2016. The mass in honor of members of law enforcement, fire, and emergency services personnel has been held at a different church in the diocese every year since the September 11, 2001 attacks. lessThe annual Diocesan Blue Mass held this year at St. Thomas Aquinas Church in Fairfield, Conn. on Sunday, September 11, 2016. The mass in honor of members of law enforcement, fire, and emergency services ... morePhoto: Brian A. Pounds, Hearst Connecticut Media
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A policeman's hat and fire helmet are given a place of honor on the altar for the annual Diocesan Blue Mass held this year at St. Thomas Aquinas Church in Fairfield, Conn. on Sunday, September 11, 2016. The mass in honor of members of law enforcement, fire, and emergency services personnel has been held at a different church in the diocese every year since the September 11, 2001 attacks. lessA policeman's hat and fire helmet are given a place of honor on the altar for the annual Diocesan Blue Mass held this year at St. Thomas Aquinas Church in Fairfield, Conn. on Sunday, September 11, 2016. The ... morePhoto: Brian A. Pounds, Hearst Connecticut Media
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The annual Diocesan Blue Mass held this year at St. Thomas Aquinas Church in Fairfield, Conn. on Sunday, September 11, 2016. The mass in honor of members of law enforcement, fire, and emergency services personnel has been held at a different church in the diocese every year since the September 11, 2001 attacks. lessThe annual Diocesan Blue Mass held this year at St. Thomas Aquinas Church in Fairfield, Conn. on Sunday, September 11, 2016. The mass in honor of members of law enforcement, fire, and emergency services ... morePhoto: Brian A. Pounds, Hearst Connecticut Media
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Fairfield firefighter Jeff DeNitto prepares to march in to the annual Diocesan Blue Mass held this year at St. Thomas Aquinas Church in Fairfield, Conn. on Sunday, September 11, 2016. The mass in honor of members of law enforcement, fire, and emergency services personnel has been held at a different church in the diocese every year since the September 11, 2001 attacks. lessFairfield firefighter Jeff DeNitto prepares to march in to the annual Diocesan Blue Mass held this year at St. Thomas Aquinas Church in Fairfield, Conn. on Sunday, September 11, 2016. The mass in honor of ... morePhoto: Brian A. Pounds, Hearst Connecticut Media
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From left; Bishop Frank Caggiano greets police chiefs Gary McNamara, of Fairfield, James Heavey, of Greenwich, and Thomas Kulhawik, of Norwalk outside the annual Diocesan Blue Mass held this year at St. Thomas Aquinas Church in Fairfield, Conn. on Sunday, September 11, 2016. The mass in honor of members of law enforcement, fire, and emergency services personnel has been held at a different church in the diocese every year since the September 11, 2001 attacks. lessFrom left; Bishop Frank Caggiano greets police chiefs Gary McNamara, of Fairfield, James Heavey, of Greenwich, and Thomas Kulhawik, of Norwalk outside the annual Diocesan Blue Mass held this year at St. Thomas ... morePhoto: Brian A. Pounds, Hearst Connecticut Media
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The annual Diocesan Blue Mass held this year at St. Thomas Aquinas Church in Fairfield, Conn. on Sunday, September 11, 2016. The mass in honor of members of law enforcement, fire, and emergency services personnel has been held at a different church in the diocese every year since the September 11, 2001 attacks. lessThe annual Diocesan Blue Mass held this year at St. Thomas Aquinas Church in Fairfield, Conn. on Sunday, September 11, 2016. The mass in honor of members of law enforcement, fire, and emergency services ... morePhoto: Brian A. Pounds, Hearst Connecticut Media
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The annual Diocesan Blue Mass held this year at St. Thomas Aquinas Church in Fairfield, Conn. on Sunday, September 11, 2016. The mass in honor of members of law enforcement, fire, and emergency services personnel has been held at a different church in the diocese every year since the September 11, 2001 attacks. lessThe annual Diocesan Blue Mass held this year at St. Thomas Aquinas Church in Fairfield, Conn. on Sunday, September 11, 2016. The mass in honor of members of law enforcement, fire, and emergency services ... morePhoto: Brian A. Pounds, Hearst Connecticut Media
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Stratford firefighters James Tarzia, left, and Robert Morales stand at attention ready to march in to the annual Diocesan Blue Mass held this year at St. Thomas Aquinas Church in Fairfield, Conn. on Sunday, September 11, 2016. The mass in honor of members of law enforcement, fire, and emergency services personnel has been held at a different church in the diocese every year since the September 11, 2001 attacks. lessStratford firefighters James Tarzia, left, and Robert Morales stand at attention ready to march in to the annual Diocesan Blue Mass held this year at St. Thomas Aquinas Church in Fairfield, Conn. on Sunday, ... morePhoto: Brian A. Pounds, Hearst Connecticut Media
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Greenwich Police Sgt. Michael O'Connor salutes during the playing of the National Anthem at the annual Diocesan Blue Mass held this year at St. Thomas Aquinas Church in Fairfield, Conn. on Sunday, September 11, 2016. The mass in honor of members of law enforcement, fire, and emergency services personnel has been held at a different church in the diocese every year since the September 11, 2001 attacks. O'Connor was one of five recipients to receive awards of recognition at this year's mass. lessGreenwich Police Sgt. Michael O'Connor salutes during the playing of the National Anthem at the annual Diocesan Blue Mass held this year at St. Thomas Aquinas Church in Fairfield, Conn. on Sunday, September 11, ... morePhoto: Brian A. Pounds, Hearst Connecticut Media
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Ridgefield Police Chief John Roche bows his head and prayer during the annual Diocesan Blue Mass held this year at St. Thomas Aquinas Church in Fairfield, Conn. on Sunday, September 11, 2016. The mass in honor of members of law enforcement, fire, and emergency services personnel has been held at a different church in the diocese every year since the September 11, 2001 attacks. lessRidgefield Police Chief John Roche bows his head and prayer during the annual Diocesan Blue Mass held this year at St. Thomas Aquinas Church in Fairfield, Conn. on Sunday, September 11, 2016. The mass in honor ... morePhoto: Brian A. Pounds, Hearst Connecticut Media
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Norwalk Police Sgt. Shannon Sherry takes Communion during the annual Diocesan Blue Mass held this year at St. Thomas Aquinas Church in Fairfield, Conn. on Sunday, September 11, 2016. The mass in honor of members of law enforcement, fire, and emergency services personnel has been held at a different church in the diocese every year since the September 11, 2001 attacks. lessNorwalk Police Sgt. Shannon Sherry takes Communion during the annual Diocesan Blue Mass held this year at St. Thomas Aquinas Church in Fairfield, Conn. on Sunday, September 11, 2016. The mass in honor of ... morePhoto: Brian A. Pounds, Hearst Connecticut Media
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Greenwich Police Chief James Heavey, left, and Fairfield Police Chief Gary McNamara lead other area chiefs and officers into the annual Diocesan Blue Mass held this year at St. Thomas Aquinas Church in Fairfield, Conn. on Sunday, September 11, 2016. The mass in honor of members of law enforcement, fire, and emergency services personnel has been held at a different church in the diocese every year since the September 11, 2001 attacks. lessGreenwich Police Chief James Heavey, left, and Fairfield Police Chief Gary McNamara lead other area chiefs and officers into the annual Diocesan Blue Mass held this year at St. Thomas Aquinas Church in ... morePhoto: Brian A. Pounds, Hearst Connecticut Media
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The annual Diocesan Blue Mass held this year at St. Thomas Aquinas Church in Fairfield, Conn. on Sunday, September 11, 2016. The mass in honor of members of law enforcement, fire, and emergency services personnel has been held at a different church in the diocese every year since the September 11, 2001 attacks. lessThe annual Diocesan Blue Mass held this year at St. Thomas Aquinas Church in Fairfield, Conn. on Sunday, September 11, 2016. The mass in honor of members of law enforcement, fire, and emergency services ... morePhoto: Brian A. Pounds, Hearst Connecticut Media
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State Senator Tony Hwang. The annual Diocesan Blue Mass held this year at St. Thomas Aquinas Church in Fairfield, Conn. on Sunday, September 11, 2016. The mass in honor of members of law enforcement, fire, and emergency services personnel has been held at a different church in the diocese every year since the September 11, 2001 attacks. lessState Senator Tony Hwang. The annual Diocesan Blue Mass held this year at St. Thomas Aquinas Church in Fairfield, Conn. on Sunday, September 11, 2016. The mass in honor of members of law enforcement, fire, and ... morePhoto: Brian A. Pounds, Hearst Connecticut Media
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The annual Diocesan Blue Mass held this year at St. Thomas Aquinas Church in Fairfield, Conn. on Sunday, September 11, 2016. The mass in honor of members of law enforcement, fire, and emergency services personnel has been held at a different church in the diocese every year since the September 11, 2001 attacks. lessThe annual Diocesan Blue Mass held this year at St. Thomas Aquinas Church in Fairfield, Conn. on Sunday, September 11, 2016. The mass in honor of members of law enforcement, fire, and emergency services ... morePhoto: Brian A. Pounds, Hearst Connecticut Media
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The annual Diocesan Blue Mass held this year at St. Thomas Aquinas Church in Fairfield, Conn. on Sunday, September 11, 2016. The mass in honor of members of law enforcement, fire, and emergency services personnel has been held at a different church in the diocese every year since the September 11, 2001 attacks. lessThe annual Diocesan Blue Mass held this year at St. Thomas Aquinas Church in Fairfield, Conn. on Sunday, September 11, 2016. The mass in honor of members of law enforcement, fire, and emergency services ... morePhoto: Brian A. Pounds, Hearst Connecticut Media
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The annual Diocesan Blue Mass held this year at St. Thomas Aquinas Church in Fairfield, Conn. on Sunday, September 11, 2016. The mass in honor of members of law enforcement, fire, and emergency services personnel has been held at a different church in the diocese every year since the September 11, 2001 attacks. lessThe annual Diocesan Blue Mass held this year at St. Thomas Aquinas Church in Fairfield, Conn. on Sunday, September 11, 2016. The mass in honor of members of law enforcement, fire, and emergency services ... morePhoto: Brian A. Pounds, Hearst Connecticut Media
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The annual Diocesan Blue Mass held this year at St. Thomas Aquinas Church in Fairfield, Conn. on Sunday, September 11, 2016. The mass in honor of members of law enforcement, fire, and emergency services personnel has been held at a different church in the diocese every year since the September 11, 2001 attacks. lessThe annual Diocesan Blue Mass held this year at St. Thomas Aquinas Church in Fairfield, Conn. on Sunday, September 11, 2016. The mass in honor of members of law enforcement, fire, and emergency services ... morePhoto: Brian A. Pounds, Hearst Connecticut Media
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The annual Diocesan Blue Mass held this year at St. Thomas Aquinas Church in Fairfield, Conn. on Sunday, September 11, 2016. The mass in honor of members of law enforcement, fire, and emergency services personnel has been held at a different church in the diocese every year since the September 11, 2001 attacks. lessThe annual Diocesan Blue Mass held this year at St. Thomas Aquinas Church in Fairfield, Conn. on Sunday, September 11, 2016. The mass in honor of members of law enforcement, fire, and emergency services ... morePhoto: Brian A. Pounds, Hearst Connecticut Media
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The annual Diocesan Blue Mass held this year at St. Thomas Aquinas Church in Fairfield, Conn. on Sunday, September 11, 2016. The mass in honor of members of law enforcement, fire, and emergency services personnel has been held at a different church in the diocese every year since the September 11, 2001 attacks. lessThe annual Diocesan Blue Mass held this year at St. Thomas Aquinas Church in Fairfield, Conn. on Sunday, September 11, 2016. The mass in honor of members of law enforcement, fire, and emergency services ... morePhoto: Brian A. Pounds, Hearst Connecticut Media
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Bishop Frank Caggiano. The annual Diocesan Blue Mass held this year at St. Thomas Aquinas Church in Fairfield, Conn. on Sunday, September 11, 2016. The mass in honor of members of law enforcement, fire, and emergency services personnel has been held at a different church in the diocese every year since the September 11, 2001 attacks. lessBishop Frank Caggiano. The annual Diocesan Blue Mass held this year at St. Thomas Aquinas Church in Fairfield, Conn. on Sunday, September 11, 2016. The mass in honor of members of law enforcement, fire, and ... morePhoto: Brian A. Pounds, Hearst Connecticut Media
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Greenwich Police Sgt. Michael O'Connor. Bishop Frank Caggiano. The annual Diocesan Blue Mass held this year at St. Thomas Aquinas Church in Fairfield, Conn. on Sunday, September 11, 2016. The mass in honor of members of law enforcement, fire, and emergency services personnel has been held at a different church in the diocese every year since the September 11, 2001 attacks. lessGreenwich Police Sgt. Michael O'Connor. Bishop Frank Caggiano. The annual Diocesan Blue Mass held this year at St. Thomas Aquinas Church in Fairfield, Conn. on Sunday, September 11, 2016. The mass in honor of ... morePhoto: Brian A. Pounds, Hearst Connecticut Media
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The annual Diocesan Blue Mass held this year at St. Thomas Aquinas Church in Fairfield, Conn. on Sunday, September 11, 2016. The mass in honor of members of law enforcement, fire, and emergency services personnel has been held at a different church in the diocese every year since the September 11, 2001 attacks. lessThe annual Diocesan Blue Mass held this year at St. Thomas Aquinas Church in Fairfield, Conn. on Sunday, September 11, 2016. The mass in honor of members of law enforcement, fire, and emergency services ... morePhoto: Brian A. Pounds, Hearst Connecticut Media
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The annual Diocesan Blue Mass held this year at St. Thomas Aquinas Church in Fairfield, Conn. on Sunday, September 11, 2016. The mass in honor of members of law enforcement, fire, and emergency services personnel has been held at a different church in the diocese every year since the September 11, 2001 attacks. lessThe annual Diocesan Blue Mass held this year at St. Thomas Aquinas Church in Fairfield, Conn. on Sunday, September 11, 2016. The mass in honor of members of law enforcement, fire, and emergency services ... morePhoto: Brian A. Pounds, Hearst Connecticut Media
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The annual Diocesan Blue Mass held this year at St. Thomas Aquinas Church in Fairfield, Conn. on Sunday, September 11, 2016. The mass in honor of members of law enforcement, fire, and emergency services personnel has been held at a different church in the diocese every year since the September 11, 2001 attacks. lessThe annual Diocesan Blue Mass held this year at St. Thomas Aquinas Church in Fairfield, Conn. on Sunday, September 11, 2016. The mass in honor of members of law enforcement, fire, and emergency services ... morePhoto: Brian A. Pounds, Hearst Connecticut Media
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The annual Diocesan Blue Mass held this year at St. Thomas Aquinas Church in Fairfield, Conn. on Sunday, September 11, 2016. The mass in honor of members of law enforcement, fire, and emergency services personnel has been held at a different church in the diocese every year since the September 11, 2001 attacks. lessThe annual Diocesan Blue Mass held this year at St. Thomas Aquinas Church in Fairfield, Conn. on Sunday, September 11, 2016. The mass in honor of members of law enforcement, fire, and emergency services ... morePhoto: Brian A. Pounds, Hearst Connecticut Media
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Bishop Frank Caggiano. The annual Diocesan Blue Mass held this year at St. Thomas Aquinas Church in Fairfield, Conn. on Sunday, September 11, 2016. The mass in honor of members of law enforcement, fire, and emergency services personnel has been held at a different church in the diocese every year since the September 11, 2001 attacks. lessBishop Frank Caggiano. The annual Diocesan Blue Mass held this year at St. Thomas Aquinas Church in Fairfield, Conn. on Sunday, September 11, 2016. The mass in honor of members of law enforcement, fire, and ... morePhoto: Brian A. Pounds, Hearst Connecticut Media
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The annual Diocesan Blue Mass held this year at St. Thomas Aquinas Church in Fairfield, Conn. on Sunday, September 11, 2016. The mass in honor of members of law enforcement, fire, and emergency services personnel has been held at a different church in the diocese every year since the September 11, 2001 attacks. lessThe annual Diocesan Blue Mass held this year at St. Thomas Aquinas Church in Fairfield, Conn. on Sunday, September 11, 2016. The mass in honor of members of law enforcement, fire, and emergency services ... morePhoto: Brian A. Pounds, Hearst Connecticut Media
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The annual Diocesan Blue Mass held this year at St. Thomas Aquinas Church in Fairfield, Conn. on Sunday, September 11, 2016. The mass in honor of members of law enforcement, fire, and emergency services personnel has been held at a different church in the diocese every year since the September 11, 2001 attacks. less
The annual Diocesan Blue Mass held this year at St. Thomas Aquinas Church in Fairfield, Conn. on Sunday, September 11, 2016. The mass in honor of members of law enforcement, fire, and emergency services ... more
Photo: Brian A. Pounds, Hearst Connecticut Media
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