A color guard from Catholic High School in Little Rock was on hand to open the Oct. 3 Red Mass. Dwain Hebda photo

Jimmy McKinnon stands at attention during the processional. McKinnon is flanked by the judges in attendance. Dwain Hebda photo

Mount St. Mary Academy of Little Rock's Concert Belles provided special music for the Mass. Dwain Hebda photo

Bishop Anthony B. Taylor delivers his homily at the Red Mass at Cathedral of St. Andrew in Little Rock. Dwain Hebda photo

Framed by the Cathedral's stained glass windows, members of the Mount St. Mary choir sing the recessional. Dwain Hebda photo.

Annual Red Mass leads prayers for the legal profession

Bishop Anthony B. Taylor celebrates Mass at Little Rock's Cathedral of St. Andrew

Published: October 12, 2014

By Dwain Hebda
Associate Editor

Dwain Hebda

District Judge Milas “Butch” Hale of Sherwood prays after receiving Communion at the annual Red Mass, Oct. 3.

Dwain Hebda

District Judge Milas “Butch” Hale of Sherwood prays after receiving Communion at the annual Red Mass, Oct. 3.

The Red Mass, honoring those in the legal profession, was celebrated by Bishop Anthony B. Taylor at Cathedral of St. Andrew in downtown Little Rock.

Judge Hale was one of a dozen local judges present at the Mass, which was also highlighted by a Knights of Columbus honor guard and a performance by the Mount St. Mary Academy women’s choir.

The Mass was followed by a luncheon, sponsored by St. Thomas More Society of Arkansas. Supreme Court Associate Justice Donald L. Corbin was the guest speaker.