OGDENSBURG – Bishop Terry R. LaValley, Bishop of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Ogdensburg, will officiate over the diocese’s fourth annual "Blue Mass" at 2 p.m. on Sept. 29 at St. Mary’s Cathedral, located at 415 Hamilton St.

The Mass is an opportunity to pray with and for the law enforcement community, including New York State Police, New York State Department of Corrections and Community Supervision, Ogdensburg Police Department, Massena Police Department, Jefferson County Sheriff’s Department, St. Lawrence County Sheriff’s Department, Lewis County Sheriff’s Department, New York State Environmental Conservation Police, U.S. Border Patrol, U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement and other state, federal and local agencies.

Previously held in Malone, Watertown, and Plattsburgh, this is the first year the Blue Mass will be held in Ogdensburg. Uniformed personnel from the involved agencies attend the Mass, with some serving as ushers, lectors, extraordinary ministers and color guard.

The event will include Presentation of the Colors, including various agency flags, the United States and Canadian flags, the state flag, as well as the papal flag. It will also include the laying of a memorial wreath, honoring those who’ve lost their lives in the line of duty.

The Blue Mass is planned by a committee comprised of law enforcement representatives and local church officials. The event is open to people of all faiths.