RED MASS

Annual Red Mass

In 2015, the Diocese of Paterson in association with the Paterson and other fire departments in Passaic, Morris and Sussex counties established the first Annual Firefighter's Red Mass, whose sole purpose was to honor those firefighters who have made the Supreme Sacrifice and the reception to follow is open to all including firemen from Passaic, Morris and Sussex Counties. The first mass occurred on October 8, 2015 and the second on October 2016 at St. Gerard Majella Church in Paterson.

A commemorative pin displaying the patron Saint of firefighters, St. Florian was provided

Photo from the 2015 Red Mass

Bishop Arthur Joseph Serratelli and his secretary Fr. Kevin Corcoran

Sounding of the Memorial bell: B/C Charles Onorato; in background, Captain Michael Trommelen

Patrick Ryan (PFD Chaplain), Chief Michael Postorino, Bishop Serratelli, Mayor Torres, DC Kevin Hancock, Fr Rijo Johnson (Pastor of St. Gerard's)

PFD Honor Guard: Capt. Scott Parkin, FF Saul Cintron, Capt. AJ Woods, Ret. Capt. Joseph Parkin Jr.

DC Brian McDermott leading the bagpipetrs

Retired Chief James Pasquariello

Honor Guard Procession

Retired FFs Joseph Parkin Sr. and Frank Calamita

2015 Red Mass Committee. (L-R) is FF F. Petrelli Jr., B/C C. Onorato, Capt. M. Trommelen, D/C K. Hancock, June Fiduccia (Church Coordinator), Chief M. Postorino, FF Gerald Behnke, FF Kyle Hughes, and FF Robert Allen. (missing from photo is Fr. Patrick Ryan).