News Release
University of Detroit Mercy School of Law to celebrate annual Red Mass
The University of Detroit Mercy School of Law will hold its annual Red Mass on Tuesday, September, 25, 2007 at noon at Sts. Peter and Paul Jesuit Church. Each year, lawyers and judges come together asking God to inspire and guide their work in the legal profession. The Red Mass is also an opportunity for members of the legal community to renew the Lawyer's Oath of Commitment, solemnly swearing to support the Constitution and laws of the United States and reaffirm their belief in human rights and equality of all, as proclaimed in the Bill of Rights.
This year's celebrant is Reverend Greg O'Meara, S.J. of Marquette Law School. O'Meara is an assistant professor at the Milwaukee law school. He completed his Masters of Divinity at Weston Jesuit School of Theology in 2002, and was awarded the James D. Ghiardi Faculty Award for Teaching Excellence twice. O'Meara is a member of the Wisconsin Province of the Society of Jesus, Wisconsin Bar, Eastern District of Wisconsin, Western District of Wisconsin, and the 7th Circuit Court of Appeals.
The English tradition of the Red Mass was instituted circa 1310. At the opening of each term, the entire Bench and Bar attend this special Mass. In honor of the Holy Spirit, red vestments were worn for the Mass, hence the name. These Red Mass traditions still continue today.
Immediately following the Mass, a luncheon will be held in the law school atrium. The event is free and open to the public.
Release date: September 18, 2007
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