Most Reverend Joseph A. Galante, D.D., J.C.D., will celebrate a Red Mass for members of the legal profession and their families:
Sunday, October 19, 2008
10:15 AM
Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception
642 Market Street
Camden, New Jersey 08102
In addition, Bishop Galante will present John Connell, Esq. with the Saint Thomas More Society Award. Since 1993, Connell has served as co-founder and member, as well as the Chair of the Board of Trustees, of the Camden Center for Law and Social Justice.
The Red Mass originated in France and Italy in the 13th century and began in England in the 14th century. It was first celebrated in the United States in 1928. It is traditionally offered to “grant light and inspiration” to the lawyer in pleading, and to the judge during the coming term of court.
The Red Mass derives its name from the red vestments that were traditionally worn by the priest at these Masses, as well as the deep red robes worn by the judges of the High Court of England who attended Mass as a body in London.