The Red Mass on behalf of Bishop Noonan and the Catholic Lawyers Guild of Central Florida, Inc.  The Mass will be celebrated at 12:10 P.M. on Thursday, November 10, 2022, at St. James Cathedral, 215 North Orange Avenue, in Orlando. All judges, as well as their staff, and all serving in the legal community are invited to attend.

The Red Mass originated in France in the early 13th century as a service in which God was called upon to help lawyers and judges adhere to truth and justice.  The tradition soon spread to England, where, during the reign of King Edward I, the entire Bench and Bar would mark the opening of each Term of Court by attending a Mass together.  In those services, the priest-celebrants, as well as the judges of the High Court, wore red robes to signify their willingness to defend the truth inspired by the Holy Spirit, even at the cost of shedding one’s blood.  Thus, the celebration became popularly known as the “Red Mass.”

Many lawyers and others who work in the legal systems wear the color red to the Red Mass.  All faiths and denominations are welcome and encouraged to attend. 

 It is anticipated that judges from Orange County and Seminole County, as well as from Federal Court and the 5th and 6th DCAs will attend wearing their robes.  It is great to have a large showing of Lawyers, and others who work in the legal field, attend to pray together for all lawyers and judges. 

Note there is plenty of free parking in the garage on the corner of Robinson and Orange Ave. Just park in a space designated for St. James. 

If anyone has any questions, please do not hesitate to contact Anne-Marie Bowen ambowen@bowenbankruptcylaw.com.  We hope you can attend the Red Mass.