The Red Mass is a historical tradition in the Catholic Church dating back to the thirteenth century in which a special mass is held to recognize the legal community and prepare for the new judicial year, which in our times coincides at the end of September and early October. All members of the legal profession, both Catholic and not, are welcome to join in this celebration, which will bring together groups of lawyers, judges, lawmakers, legal scholars, law students, and others belonging to this community. After the Mass, there will be a reception with a keynote speaker. The keynote speaker will be Mr. Andre de Gruy, State Defender from the Mississippi Office of State Public Defender.