Lewiston firefighters assemble Sunday morning in front of Ladder 1 at the Basilica of Saints Peter and Paul in Lewiston, where they hung a large American flag with Lisbon Fire Department’s tower unit at the annual Blue Mass. Russ Dillingham/Sun Journal

The Maine State Police Pipe and Drum Team plays Sunday morning as people arrive for the annual Blue Mass at the Basilica of Saints Peter and Paul in Lewiston. Russ Dillingham/Sun Journal

The Maine State Police Pipe and Drum Team plays Sunday morning as people arrive for the annual Blue Mass at the Basilica of Saints Peter and Paul in Lewiston. Russ Dillingham/Sun Journal

Lewiston Police Chief David St. Pierre, left and Deputy Chief Adam Higgins greet people as they arrive Sunday morning for the annual Blue Mass at the Basilica of Saints Peter and Paul in Lewiston. Russ Dillingham/Sun Journal

The Maine State Police Pipe and Drum Team plays Sunday morning as people arrive for the annual Blue Mass at the Basilica of Saints Peter and Paul in Lewiston. Russ Dillingham/Sun Journal

People file out of the basilica Sunday morning after the annual Blue Mass at the Basilica of Saints Peter and Paul in Lewiston. The Mass honored the dedication and sacrifice of those who serve in law enforcement and as first responders. Russ Dillingham/Sun Journal

People file out of the basilica Sunday morning after the annual Blue Mass at the Basilica of Saints Peter and Paul in Lewiston. The Mass honored the dedication and sacrifice of those who serve in law enforcement and as first responders. Russ Dillingham/Sun Journal

People file out of the basilica Sunday morning after the annual Blue Mass at the Basilica of Saints Peter and Paul in Lewiston. The Mass honored the dedication and sacrifice of those who serve in law enforcement and as first responders. (Russ Dillingham/Sun Journal) Russ Dillingham/Sun Journal

People file out of the basilica Sunday morning after the annual Blue Mass at the Basilica of Saints Peter and Paul in Lewiston. The Mass honored the dedication and sacrifice of those who serve in law enforcement and as first responders. Russ Dillingham/Sun Journal

Bishop James T. Ruggieri, at right wearing a pink zucchetto, says a prayer at the annual Blue Mass at the Basilica of Saints Peter and Paul in Lewiston. Russ Dillingham/Sun Journal

Bishop James T. Ruggieri adds incense to a thurible Sunday during the annual Blue Mass at the Basilica of Saints Peter and Paul in Lewiston. Russ Dillingham/Sun Journal

The Entrance Procession walks down the center aisle during the annual Blue Mass at the Basilica of Saints Peter and Paul in Lewiston. Russ Dillingham/Sun Journal

Children head to a special Children’s Liturgy Sunday in a different part of the basilica at the start of the annual Blue Mass at the Basilica of Saints Peter and Paul in Lewiston. Russ Dillingham/Sun Journal

A young girl who dashed away from her mother at the back of the basilica Sunday morning approaches the altar at the annual Blue Mass at the Basilica of Saints Peter and Paul in Lewiston. Russ Dillingham/Sun Journal