Cardinal McElroy's Homily for the 73rd Annual Red Mass

Read Cardinal McElroy's homily from the 73rd Annual Red Mass on October 5, 2025.

Here is the link to the homily on the Archdiocese of Washington's website.

You can also read the Catholic Standard's article here!

And watch the Mass from the Archdiocese's YouTube here:

The Red Mass is celebrated annually at the Cathedral of St. Matthew the Apostle, traditionally on the Sunday before the first Monday in October, which marks the opening of the Supreme Court's annual term. Its purpose is to invoke God's blessings on those responsible for the administration of justice as well as on all public officials.His Eminence, Cardinal McElroy, will be Principal Celebrant.To learn more about the history of the Red Mass, please click here.Doors open at 8am. Music begins at 8:45 a.m.Mass begins at 9:00 a.m.