Utah Catholics honor lawyers, judges, first responders and the military during annual Red Mass
By The Salt Lake Tribune
| Sep. 15, 2018, 1:02 a.m.
Leah Hogsten | The Salt Lake Tribune Salt Lake County first responders, military and members of the legal profession during The Feast of the Exaltation of the Holy Cross Red Mass, Friday, Sept. 14, 2018 at Cathedral of the Madeleine are recognized and honored.
Leah Hogsten | The Salt Lake Tribune Jeff Hall, Chief Deputy with the Salt Lake County District Attorney's office, during The Feast of the Exaltation of the Holy Cross Red Mass, Friday, Sept. 14, 2018 at Cathedral of the Madeleine recognize and honor first responders, members of the military and the legal professions for their service to the community.
Leah Hogsten | The Salt Lake Tribune l-r Salt Lake City Police Chief Mike Brown and Bishop Oscar Solis share a laugh after The Feast of the Exaltation of the Holy Cross Red Mass, Friday, Sept. 14, 2018 at Cathedral of the Madeleine to recognize and honor first responders, members of the military and the legal professions for their service to the community.
Leah Hogsten | The Salt Lake Tribune Cathedral of the Madeleine altar boys prepare for The Feast of the Exaltation of the Holy Cross Red Mass, Friday, Sept. 14, 2018 at Cathedral of the Madeleine to recognize and honor first responders, members of the military and the legal professions for their service to the community.
Leah Hogsten | The Salt Lake Tribune Salt Lake City Police Department Captain Lance VanDongen makes the sign of the cross after receiving communion during The Feast of the Exaltation of the Holy Cross Red Mass, Friday, Sept. 14, 2018 at Cathedral of the Madeleine to recognize and honor first responders, members of the military and the legal professions for their service to the community.
Leah Hogsten | The Salt Lake Tribune Mike Julian talks quietly to his grandson, Michael, during The Feast of the Exaltation of the Holy Cross Red Mass, Friday, Sept. 14, 2018 at Cathedral of the Madeleine to recognize and honor first responders, members of the military and the legal professions for their service to the community.
Leah Hogsten | The Salt Lake Tribune Cantor Clarisse Colao raises her hand during The Feast of the Exaltation of the Holy Cross Red Mass, Friday, Sept. 14, 2018 at Cathedral of the Madeleine to signal to the congregation to join in song. The ceremony recognized and honored first responders, members of the military and the legal professions for their service to the community.
Leah Hogsten | The Salt Lake Tribune Members of the Madeleine Choir School enter the Cathedral of the Madeleine for The Feast of the Exaltation of the Holy Cross Red Mass, Friday, Sept. 14, 2018 that recognizes and honors first responders, members of the military and the legal professions for their service to the community.
Leah Hogsten | The Salt Lake Tribune
Salt Lake County District Attorney Sim Gill prays during The Feast of the Exaltation of the Holy Cross Red Mass, Friday, Sept. 14, 2018 at Cathedral of the Madeleine to recognize and honor first responders, members of the military and the legal professions for their service to the community.
Leah Hogsten | The Salt Lake Tribune
Bishop Oscar Solis delivers his homily during The Feast of the Exaltation of the Holy Cross Red Mass, Friday, Sept. 14, 2018 at Cathedral of the Madeleine to recognize and honor first responders, members of the military and the legal professions for their service to the community.
Leah Hogsten | The Salt Lake Tribune l-r Legal assistants Maria Montoya and Myrleen Wright greet as Salt Lake City Police Department Captain Lance VanDongen shakes the hand of Salt Lake City Fire Department Assistant Chief Michael Fox during The Feast of the Exaltation of the Holy Cross Red Mass, Friday, Sept. 14, 2018 at Cathedral of the Madeleine to recognize and honor first responders, members of the military and the legal professions for their service to the community.
The Catholic Diocese of Salt Lake City recognized lawyers, judges, first responders and the military Friday during its annal Red Mass at the Cathedral of the Madeleine.
During the service, which dates to the Middle Ages, the clergy wear red vestments and ask the Holy Spirit to guide all those who seek justice.
While the Red Mass is a tradition in Catholic parishes across the U.S., it didn’t start in Salt Lake City until 2007, initiated by Ronald Yengich, a Utah Catholic and well-known criminal defense attorney.
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