LAFAYETTE, La. (NEWS 15) — Members of the legal community gathered at St. John’s Cathedral in downtown Lafayette for the annual Red Mass, a centuries-old tradition held to honor those working in the legal profession.
The service marked the symbolic beginning of the judicial year, a custom that originated in the 13th century and continues to be observed in communities around the world.
The Red Mass historically has served as a moment of reflection and guidance for judges, attorneys, and public officials as they begin a new year in the justice system…