A special Mass for people who work in the legal system, particularly attorneys, judges and government officials, will be offered at 6 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 18.

The Red Mass – so named because clergy traditionally wear red vestments for the liturgy, a votive Mass of the Holy Spirit – will be celebrated by Bishop Michael T. Martin, OFM Conv., at St. Patrick Cathedral in Charlotte. All are welcome to the Mass.

A private reception will follow in the cathedral’s Family Life Center, hosted by the Charlotte chapter of the St. Thomas More Society. Guest speaker will be John Bursch from the Alliance Defending Freedom.