ORLANDO | Father Miguel González, rector of St. James Cathedral offered the homily at this year’s annual Blue Mass, Sept. 29, 2026. The Blue Mass is held on the feast of the Archangels, Michael, Gabriel and Raphael.
Father González explained
Archangels provide strength, healing, grace
ORLANDO | Police, firefighters, emergency medical technicians, paramedics and other first responders gathered at St. James Cathedral for a standing-room-only Blue Mass. The Mass traditionally recognizes first responders on the feast day of the archangels, Saints Michael, Gabriel, and Raphael.…
First responders honored at Blue Mass
ORLANDO | The sea of blue and green uniforms filled one third of St. James Cathedral in Orlando, during the Blue Mass, Sept. 30, 2024, while the rest of the church hosted hundreds who came to honor and pray for …
Bishop blesses first responders at annual Blue Mass
ORLANDO | First responders ranging from mounted police to firefighters filled St. James Cathedral in Orlando, Sept. 29, 2023, for the annual celebration of the Blue Mass.
The Mass celebrated the feasts of Archangels St. Michael, St. Gabriel, and St. …
Mother of fallen deputy bears gifts, blessings
ORLANDO | Norma Lewis has participated in the annual celebration of Blue Mass since her son, Deputy First Class Norman Lewis, died in an 2017 manhunt for Markeith Loyd. Loyd was on the run after killing his pregnant ex-girlfriend and …
Bishop’s Letter: On a path of God’s design
My Sisters and Brothers in Christ:
On the 25th Sunday in Ordinary Time, we hear the prophet Isaiah tell us that our way is not God’s way; that our thoughts do not compare to God’s. God’s way is above reproach. …