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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 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. Vásquez
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.
We ask that you forward this invitation to other interested lawyers and judges. 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
$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 ($2,250 after September 25)
Wine Bar (credit card only)
If you plan to attend the optional dinner, please register and pay by
Friday, September 25, 2026
at this link to obtain lower pricing.
Tax-deductible underwriting contributions to help defray costs of the event also can be made on the registration page.
Dinner registration will close Friday, October 16, 2026.
Members of the legal profession who have died this year will be recognized at the Mass.
Red Mass Dinner registration
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