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    • October 17, 2026
    • 10:30 AM - 5:00 PM
    • 6300 Irvington Blvd. Houston, Tx 77022
    • October 21, 2026
    • 6:15 PM
    • Co-Cathedral of the Sacred Heart


    ​The Archdiocese of Galveston-Houston and the Red Mass Committee cordially invite all associated with the study and administration of justice to join our annual celebration of the RED MASS Wednesday, October 21, 2026 Prelude 6: 00 p. m. / Mass

     

    ​The Archdiocese of Galveston-Houston

    and the Red Mass Committee

    cordially invite all associated with the study and administration

    of justice to join our annual celebration of the

     

    RED MASS

     

    Wednesday, October 21, 2026

    Prelude 6:00 p.m. / Mass 6:15 p.m.

    Co-Cathedral of the Sacred Heart

    1111 St. Joseph Pkwy, Houston, Texas

     

    Principal Celebrant

    His Excellency, Most Reverend Joe S. Vásquez

    Archbishop of Galveston-Houston

     

    Homilist

    Very Reverend R. Luke Millette, JCL

    Judicial Vicar, Archdiocese of Galveston-Houston

     

     

    The Red Mass tradition dates from the 13th century. It is named for the red vestments worn by the priest-celebrants and the scarlet robes worn by the Lord High Justices. Liturgical red is proper for a votive Mass of the Holy Spirit and symbolizes a willingness to defend the truth. In the United States today, a Red Mass is celebrated in most major metropolitan areas and is attended by judges, lawyers, public officials, law faculty, and law students.  

     

     

    We ask that you forward this invitation to other interested lawyers and judges. You do not have to be Catholic to attend this event. All are welcome who wish to receive blessings at the opening of the 2026 judicial year.

     

    Following Holy Mass, for those who wish to attend,

    THE OPTIONAL RED MASS DINNER

    Cathedral Centre, 1701 San Jacinto, Houston, Texas

     

    featuring
     

     

     

    Professor O. Carter Snead

    University of Notre Dame Law School

     

     

    A Culture of Life, Human Identity, and Flourishing

     

    $100 for Individual Tickets ($125 after September 25) 

     

    $50 Discounted Tickets for Ordained Clergy; Women Religious;
    Full-Time, Active Senior, or Fully Retired Judges;

    Elected Officials; and Full-Time Law Students ($75 after September 25)

     

    $2,000 for Underwriter Sponsored Table of up to 10
    with Premium Seating ($2,250 after September 25)

     

    Wine Bar (credit card only)

     

    If you plan to attend the optional dinner, please register and pay by
    Friday,
    September 25, 2026

    at this link to obtain lower pricing.

     

    Tax-deductible underwriting contributions to help defray costs of the event also can be made on the registration page. 


    Dinner registration will close Friday, October 16, 2026.

     

    Members of the legal profession who have died this year will be recognized at the Mass.

     

    Red Mass Dinner registration

     

     


    • October 26, 2026
    • 5:30 PM - 8:00 PM
    • The Ballroom at Bayou Place, 500 Texas Ave., Houston, TX 77002
    • December 04, 2026
    • 6:30 PM - 10:30 PM
    • URBE
    Register


    • March 10, 2027
    • March 12, 2027
    • JW Marriott Houston by The Galleria, Houston, TX

    HNBA Corporate Counsel Conference 2027, Houston, Texas

    Click here to register and for more info...

    Where Business & Law Energize the Future!

    The 2027 HNBA/VIA Corporate Counsel Conference (CCC2027) is coming to Houston, March 10–12, 2027, at the JW Marriott by The Galleria. One of the country’s largest gatherings of legal professionals, CCC2027 will bring together the nation’s leading in-house counsel, law firm attorneys, legal professionals, and industry thought leaders for three days of learning, connection, and conversations shaping the future of the legal profession.

    Why Attend?

    • Connect with Corporate Legal Leaders – Build relationships with general counsel, senior in-house attorneys, outside counsel, and business leaders from across industries and markets.
    • Engage with the Issues Shaping Business and Law – Participate in practical CLE sessions and high-level plenary conversations addressing the evolving challenges facing companies and their legal departments.
    • Create Meaningful Business Connections – Develop relationships through curated networking, substantive programming, and direct engagement between corporate decision-makers and outside counsel.
    • Advance Hispanic Leadership – Celebrate achievement and expand pathways for Hispanic attorneys to lead within corporate legal departments, law firms, and the broader business community.
    • Experience HNBA’s Signature Programs – Corporate Connections, Coaching Connections, the Uvaldo Herrera National Moot Court Competition, the Latina Corporate Counsel Trailblazer Award, and the Top Lawyers Under 40 Awards.

    When: Wednesday, March 10 – Friday, March 12, 2027
    Where: JW Marriott Houston by The Galleria, Houston, TX

    Registration | Lodging | Agenda

    • May 14, 2027
    • 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
    • Hilton Americas - Houston

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October 01, 2026 HisBA Membership and Mentorship Program Kickoff
September 29, 2026 Houston Pro Bono Joint Initiative
September 27, 2026 Rice University Hispanic Heritage Month kickoff celebration
September 24, 2026 HLSA Hispanic Heritage Night 2026
September 24, 2026 Meet The HisBA Board - BYOL
September 24, 2026 Pathways to the Bench: Hispanic Heritage Month Panel (AFJ, ACS & HNBA)
September 17, 2026 Just The Beginning National Conference 2026
September 15, 2026 Hispanic Heritage Month - ALMAAHH Day
September 10, 2026 Leadership Houston 3rd Annual Symposium
September 01, 2026 HisBA Judicial Reception
August 29, 2026 Volunteer Opportunity: Join HYLA and HBA for a Service Day with Books for Development (Aug 29)
August 26, 2026 Night Court - Dial L for Lawyer
August 26, 2026 HYLA Allyship Committee Book Club: Tell Me How It Ends
August 18, 2026 UHLC - CDO "Meet Me at the Bar" (Association) - Learning Event for incoming 1L students
August 05, 2026 AALS: Pathways to Law Teaching Regional Workshop
July 29, 2026 HVL Networking Lunch and Panel Discussion
July 02, 2026 Consejos Legales Clinic
June 18, 2026 Mentorship Program Wrap-Up Celebration
June 04, 2026 Consejos Legales Clinic
May 15, 2026 HisBA 38th Annual Gala
May 07, 2026 Consejos Legales Clinic
May 01, 2026 HNBA Region XII Summit 2026 - The Audacity to Succeed
May 01, 2026 Pro Bono Representation of Unaccompanied Immigrant Children
April 25, 2026 Spring Picnic Social
April 25, 2026 First Gen & New Attorney Workshop
April 19, 2026 HisBA Mentorship Program - 5th Annual Community Service Event
April 09, 2026 HisBA Pre-Gala Kickoff Event
April 07, 2026 Ceremony Celebrating the Naming of Two Faculty Offices
April 02, 2026 Consejos Legales Clinic
March 25, 2026 Powering Data Centers at the Speed of AI
March 24, 2026 Overcoming Imposter Syndrome and Excelling in Summer Clerkships
March 05, 2026 Consejos Legales Clinic
February 21, 2026 HBA 8K Fun Run
February 07, 2026 2026 Houston Area High School Mock Trial Competition
February 04, 2026 The General Counsel’s Perspective: Best Practices for Demonstrating Core Competencies on the Path from Outside Counsel to Trusted Partner
January 30, 2026 Thriving in Law School and Journeys to the Bench (Houston)
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