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The tradition of the Red Mass was begun by Pope Innocent IV in 1243 for the Ecclesial Judical Court asking the invocation of the Holy Spirit as a source of wisdom, understanding, counsel, fortitude and strength for the coming term of the court.

The word "red" was originally used to describe the Mass in 1310, because the justices of the English Supreme Court wore scarlet robes. Over time the "Red" Mass came to have a deeper theological meaning, with red symbolizing the tongues of fire that descended upon the Apostles at Pentecost and the martyrdom of saints such as Thomas More (patron of lawyers) and John Cardinal Fisher.

In the United States the first Red Mass was celebrated in New York City on October 6, 1928, at Old St. Andrew's Church with Cardinal Patrick Hayes. Today over 25 dioceses throughout the United States celebrate a Red Mass each year, not only with fellow Catholics in the legal community, but with persons of all faith traditions in attendance.

2018 Red Mass and Dinner

The 2018 Red Mass and Dinner will be held on Monday, October 1, at the Cathedral of St. Mary of the Immaculate Conception. The evening will include a presentation by Chief Judge Jane Magnus-Stinson of the United States District Court for the Southern District of Indiana.

Members of the legal community can register below, or download a flyer for more details.
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Past Red Mass Speakers
- 2017 - Indiana Supreme Court Associate Justice Mark S. Massa
- 2016 - Indiana Supreme Court Chief Justice Loretta H. Rush
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