92nd Annual Votive Red Mass of the Holy Spirit
Wednesday, October 7, 2026
In-person | 5:15 p.m. CT
Mass
Holy Name Cathedral
735 N State St, Chicago, IL 60654
Reception
Loyola University Chicago
Kasbeer Hall | Corboy Law Center
The Catholic Lawyers Guild of Chicago would like to invite all lawyers, judges, and law professionals to the 92nd Annual Votive Red Mass of the Holy Spirit, traditionally known as the Red Mass. The Red Mass has been celebrated annually in churches throughout the world since the twelfth century. It brings together members of the community from all faith traditions to pray for all those responsible for the administration of justice. We invite colleagues of all faiths, their families, friends and guests to join us.
Procession of Judges: The in-person component of our event will include the traditional procession of judges. We encourage any judge who wishes to participate to arrive with robes to Holy Name Cathedral at 5:00 p.m.
In-Person Reception: We are happy to come together in person to celebrate our honorees and gather as a legal community!
Parking: Complimentary parking will be available in the Holy Name Cathedral parking garage located at 14 W. Superior Street, between Dearborn and State Street, and is located below the tall tower of the new One Chicago Square complex. Superior is a one-way street going Eastbound, you will need to be coming from the West to enter the Parking Garage. You will enter on the two-way driveway on Superior and turn left to proceed down the ramp. Our entrance gate will be directly in front of you. Just pull a parking ticket and park in any non-reserved open space on Lower Level One (LL1) or Lower Level Two (LL2). There will be no need to validate your parking ticket. The parking gates will be open upon the conclusion of both the Red Mass and the reception.
If you have questions or would like more information, please email admin@clgchicago.org
2026 Red Mass Awards
The Guild bestows a number of awards upon lawyers who stand out in practice, serving as models to fellow attorneys.
Catholic Lawyer of the Year
The Catholic Lawyer of the Year award is presented annually to a lawyer who has brought Christ to the world through the practice of law. Award recipients are exemplary Catholic lawyers who have put the gospel into practice by their service to the bar, bench and the public, especially service to the poor. Click here to see previous recipients.
Lifetime Achievement Award
The Lifetime Achievement Award is bestowed upon an individual who has demonstrated a lifelong commitment to the Church and bar. While this award has also historically been awarded to a lawyer, the Guild diverged from this precedent in 2015. Click here to see previous recipients.
Special Service Award
This award is not given regularly, but granted to attorneys who engage in exceptional service to the community and Church at times of special need. Click here to see previous recipients.
Catholic Lawyer of the Year
Judge Susan Kennedy Sullivan
Circuit Judge,
Circuit Court of Cook County in Illinois
Judge Susan Kennedy-Sullivan, Judge of the Circuit Court of Cook County, Illinois, will be honored as our Catholic Lawyer of the Year in recognition of her dedicated service to the Chicago legal community.
Lifetime Achievement Award
Royal F. Berg
Immigration and
Naturalization Attorney
Royal F. Berg, a long-serving immigration and naturalization attorney based in Chicago, will receive a Lifetime Achievement Award for his tireless advocacy on behalf of immigrants and human rights.
Special Service Award
Patrick Keenan-Devlin
Executive Director,
James B. Moran Center for Youth Advocacy
Patrick Keenan-Devlin, Executive Director of the James B. Moran Center for Youth Advocacy, will receive a Special Service Award in recognition of his dedicated commitment to restorative justice and advocacy.
Special Service Award
Francis Patrick Murphy
Partner,
Corboy and Demetrio
Francis Patrick Murphy, Partner at Corboy and Demetrio, will receive a Special Service Award in recognition of his commitment to and leadership with the Lawyers Assistance Program.
Registration
General Admission
Mass Attendance Only – $0.00
Mass and Reception Registration – $75.00
Mass and Early-Career Attorney – $50.00
Mass and Reception Registration with Donation – $100.00
Mass and Reception Registration with Donation – $150.00
Mass and Reception Registration with Donation – $200.00
Student Admission
In-Person Student Reception Attendance – $0.00
Sponsorship
Red Mass Supporter – $500.00
Red Mass Advocate – $1,000.00
Red Mass Sponsor – $2,500.00
Sponsors
Judge Susan Kennedy Sullivan
Rodriguez & Flores-Szeto LLC
Loyola University Chicago
Helen Brach Foundation
If you are interested in sponsoring the Red Mass, please contact admin@clgchicago.org