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November 4th - Active and Retired Military Honored at Red, White & Blue Mass

Posted on October 12, 2018 in: Events

DIOCESE OF NORWICH TO HONOR SERVICE MEN AND WOMEN AND THOSE WHO HAVE DIED IN SERVICE TO THE COUNTRY.
27th Annual
Red, White and Blue Mass
Sunday, November 4, 10:15 a.m.
Cathedral of Saint Patrick
Norwich, CT
The Most Reverend Michael R. Cote, Bishop of Norwich, will celebrate the Annual Red, White and Blue Mass, Sunday morning, November 4th, at the Cathedral of St. Patrick in Norwich for all service branches: ARMY, NAVY, MARINES, AIR FORCE, MERCHANT MARINE AND COAST GUARD.

Parishioners from across the Diocese will join with family, friends and supporters of the honored as all gather together in prayer.

The courageous men and women carrying the responsibility of protecting us are deserving of our highest honor and respect.

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