Watch what the Red Mass is all about….

First celebrated in Paris in 1245, the Red Mass is an annual tradition at the opening of the judicial year, in line with that of the U.S. Supreme Court each October. Judges and lawyers attend, joined by public officials and law faculty members. The Red Mass received its name from the celebrant’s red vestments and the Lord High Justices’ robes of brilliant scarlet. In Los Angeles, this annual tradition is sponsored by the St. Thomas More Society of Los Angeles, a non-profit association of Catholic legal professionals. In our community, the Red Mass is offered in prayer for judges, lawyers, legislators, and legal professionals of all faiths and traditions.

The Mass is followed by a hosted reception with members of the clergy, bench and bar. We hope you will be able to attend our 44th celebration this coming October at the Cathedral of Our Lady of the Angels in downtown Los Angeles.

Details can be found here.