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The Archdiocese of Galveston-Houston and the Red Mass Committee cordially invite all associated with the study and administration of justice to join our annual celebration of the

RED MASS

Wednesday, October 23, 2024 at 6:15 p.m.

Co-Cathedral of the Sacred Heart

1111 St. Joseph Pkwy, Houston, Texas

Principal Celebrant:

His Eminence, Daniel Cardinal DiNardo

Archbishop of Galveston-Houston

The Red Mass tradition dates from the 13th century. It is named for the red vestments worn by the priest-celebrants and the scarlet robes worn by the Lord High Justices. Liturgical red is proper for a votive Mass of the Holy Spirit and symbolizes a willingness to defend the truth. In the United States today, a Red Mass is celebrated in most major metropolitan areas and is attended by judges, lawyers, public officials, law faculty, and law students.  

You do not have to be Catholic to attend this event.

All are welcome who wish to receive blessings at the opening of the 2024 judicial year.

Following Holy Mass, for those who wish to attend,

THE OPTIONAL RED MASS DINNER

Cathedral Centre, 1701 San Jacinto, Houston, Texas

Featuring keynote speaker:

Most Reverend Jerome E. Listecki

Archbishop of Milwaukee

“The Prophetic Voice of Religious Freedom”

Dinner Pricing

$100 for Individual Tickets ($125 after September 25)

$50 Discounted Tickets for Ordained Clergy; Women Religious; Full-Time, Active Senior, or Fully Retired Judges; Elected Officials; and Full-Time Law Students ($75 after September 25)

$2,000 for Underwriter Sponsored Table of up to 10 with Premium Seating and Paired Wine Selection ($2,250 after September 25)