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Title

Tradition of the Red Mass

Authors

Notre Dame Law School

Document Type

Article

Publication Date

2016

Abstract

THE TRADITION OF THE RED MASS

The Red Mass is an ancient custom dating back to the 13th century, when the solemn votive Mass began being celebrated annually at the opening of the judicial year. From the earliest of times, the Mass has been attended by the judiciary, attorneys at law, law professors, high ranking government officials, distinguished guests, and others who work in the legal arena.

Comments

Original Red Mass programs, and other materials provided by the Archives of the University of Notre Dame.

Recommended Citation

Notre Dame Law School, "Tradition of the Red Mass" (2016). The Red Mass. 12.
https://scholarship.law.nd.edu/redmass_ndls/12