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RED MASS

Wednesday, October 21, 2026

Prelude 6:00 p.m. / Mass 6:15 p.m.

Co-Cathedral of the Sacred Heart

1111 St. Joseph Pkwy, Houston, Texas

Principal Celebrant:

His Excellency, Most Reverend Joe S. Vasquez

Archbishop of Galveston-Houston

Homilist:

Very Reverend R. Luke Millette, JCL

Judicial Vicar, Archdiocese 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 2026 judicial year.

Following Holy Mass, for those who wish to attend,

THE OPTIONAL RED MASS DINNER

Cathedral Centre

1701 San Jacinto, Houston, Texas

Featuring:

Professor O. Carter Snead

University of Notre Dame Law School

“A Culture of Life, Human Identity, and Flourishing”

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)