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The Red Mass marks the opening of the fall session of the law courts and is sponsored by the Saint Thomas More Lawyers' Guild of Ottawa. This Mass will provide us with an opportunity to reflect on the important role we play in our legal profession in seeking justice and fairness for our community at large. All judges and lawyers are invited to attend. Lawyers are also invited to gown for the procession and to confirm their attendance.

October 22nd, 2020: Red Mass

The Red Mass celebrated at 5:00 p.m. on Thursday, October 22nd, 2020, at the Notre-Dame Cathedral was presided by His Grace Msgr. Terrence Prendergast, S.J., Archbishop of Ottawa.

September 19th, 2019: Red Mass








The Red Mass celebrated at 5:00 p.m. on Thursday, September 19th, 2019, at the Notre-Dame Cathedral was presided by His Grace Msgr. Terrence Prendergast, S.J., Archbishop of Ottawa.

October 9th, 2018: Red Mass

The Red Mass celebrated at 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday, October 9th, 2018, at the Notre-Dame Cathedral was presided by His Grace Msgr. Terrence Prendergast, S.J., Archbishop of Ottawa.

October 12th, 2017: Red Mass

The Red Mass celebrated at 5:00 p.m. on Thursday, October 12th, 2017, at the Notre-Dame Cathedral was presided by His Grace Msgr. Terrence Prendergast, S.J., Archbishop of Ottawa.

October 13th, 2016: Red Mass

The Red Mass celebrated at 5:00 p.m. on Thursday, October 13th, 2016, at the Notre-Dame Cathedral was presided by His Grace Msgr. Terrence Prendergast, S.J., Archbishop of Ottawa.

November 12th, 2015: Red Mass

The Red Mass celebrated at 5:00 p.m. on Thursday, November 12th, 2015, at the Notre-Dame Cathedral was presided by Msgr. Daniel Berniquez, Rector of the Cathedral.

October 16th, 2014: Red Mass

The Red Mass celebrated at 5:00 p.m. on Thursday, October 16th, 2014, at the Notre-Dame Cathedral was presided by His Grace Msgr. Terrence Prendergast, S.J., Archbishop of Ottawa.

October 24th, 2013: Red Mass

The Red Mass celebrated at 5:00 p.m., on Thursday, October 24th, 2013, at the Notre-Dame Cathedral was presided by His Grace Msgr. Terrence Prendergast, S.J., Archbishop of Ottawa.

September 18th, 2012: Red Mass

The Red Mass celebrated at 5:15 p.m., on Tuesday, September 18th, 2012, at the Notre-Dame Cathedral was presided by His Grace Msgr. Terrence Prendergast, S.J., Archbishop of Ottawa.




September 22nd, 2011: Red Mass

The Red Mass celebrated at 5:00 p.m. on Thursday, September 22nd, 2011, at the Notre-Dame Cathedral was presided by His Grace Msgr. Terrence Prendergast, S.J., Archbishop of Ottawa.


October 21st, 2010: Red Mass

The Red Mass celebrated at 5:15 p.m. on Thursday, October 21st, 2010, at the Notre-Dame Cathedral was presided by His Grace Msgr. Terrence Prendergast, S.J., Archbishop of Ottawa.

October 25th, 2009: Red Mass

The Red Mass celebrated at 10:30 a.m. on Sunday, October 25th, 2009, at the Notre-Dame Cathedral was presided by His Grace Msgr. Terrence Prendergast, S.J., Archbishop of Ottawa.

September 28th, 2008: Red Mass

The Red Mass celebrated at 12:00 noon on Sunday, September 28th, 2008, at the Notre-Dame Cathedral was presided by His Grace Msgr. Terrence Prendergast, S.J., Archbishop of Ottawa.

October 21st, 2007: Red Mass

The Red Mass celebrated at 12:00 noon on Sunday, October 21st, 2007, at the Notre-Dame Cathedral was presided by Msgr. Patrick Powers, Rector of the Cathedral.

September 24th, 2006: Red Mass

The Red Mass celebrated at 12:00 noon on Sunday, September 24th, 2006, at the Notre-Dame Cathedral was presided by Msgr. Patrick Powers, Rector of the Cathedral.

September 18th, 2005: Red Mass

The Red Mass celebrated at 12:00 noon on Sunday, September 18th, 2005, at the Notre-Dame Cathedral was presided by Msgr. Kevin Beach, Vicar General of the Diocese of Ottawa.

September 23rd, 2004: Red Mass

The Red Mass celebrated at 2:30 p.m. on Thursday, September 23rd, 2004, at the church of the parish St Theresa of the Child Jesus, was presided by His Grace Msgr. Marcel Gervais, Archbishop of Ottawa.

September 18th, 2003: Red Mass

The Red Mass celebrated at 4:30 p.m. on Thursday, September 18th, 2003, at the Notre-Dame Cathedral was presided by His Excellency Msgr. Luigi Ventura, Nuncio to Canada.

September 19th, 2002: Red Mass

The Red Mass celebrated at 4:30 p.m. on Thursday, September 19th, 2002, at the Notre-Dame Cathedral was presided by His Grace Msgr. Marcel Gervais, Archbishop of Ottawa.

September 25th, 2001: Red Mass

The Red Mass celebrated at 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday, September 25th, 2001, at the St. Patrick’s Basilica was presided by His Grace Msgr. Marcel Gervais, Archbishop of Ottawa.

September 28th, 2000: Red Mass

The Red Mass celebrated on Thursday, September 28th, 2000, at the Notre-Dame Cathedral was presided by His Grace Msgr. Marcel Gervais, Archbishop of Ottawa.