St. Albert Parish honours First Responders at Blue Mass

On Sunday May 3, 2026 St. Albert Parish celebrated their annual Blue Sunday Mass, honouring all active and retired First Responders. In conjunction with the Knights of Columbus, St. Albert Parish has been hosting the Blue Mass since 2006.

The tradition of a ‘Blue Sunday’ Mass, which acknowledges the uniform color worn by many first responders, first began in Washington, D.C., back in 1934.

Dozens of local retired and active first responders, including military personnel, firefighters, police officers, corrections and EMS officers were honored at Sunday’s Blue Mass in St. Albert.

The 36 individuals from a wide range of emergency services represented local Fire Fighters, RCMP, Doctors, Nurses, Paramedics and Canada’s military. We not only celebrated the living, but also remember the many who have fallen in the line of duty, and pray for the peaceful repose of their souls.

In addition, $800 was raised and donated to Valour Place.

Valour Place provides a place of comfort and safety for injured or sick Canadian Forces members, Veterans, Police, Families of the Fallen, First Responders, and their immediate families who live outside the greater Edmonton area, so they have a supportive environment to stay during their medical journey and recovery.

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