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All Are Welcome to Attend 2026 Red Mass in January

December 12, 2025

Bishop Larry Silva blesses the leaders of Catholic Charities Hawaii and Catholic Charities Housing Development Corp. at the 2025 Red Mass. (Photo courtesy of the Hawaii Catholic Herald)

Every year, the church prays to the Holy Spirit for wisdom and guidance for public servants in what is known as the Red Mass. The liturgy, a tradition in the islands for decades, is timed to precede the opening of the state Legislature, which occurs in January.

The Diocese of Honolulu invites all to attend the 2026 Red Mass, scheduled for 9 a.m. on Wednesday, Jan. 14, at the Co-Cathedral of St. Theresa. Bishop Larry Silva will celebrate the Mass; the keynote speaker is Connie Mitchell, executive director of the Institute for Human Services.

Mitchell’s topic is “Radical Justice in Tumultuous Times.” Her talk will explore how each generation presents unique challenges to people of faith as they strive to heed God’s call to “do justice, while loving mercy and walking humbly with God” (Micah 6:8).

Parking at the co-cathedral is free. For special accommodations for persons with disabilities, call (808) 585-3347. Those who are unable to attend in person can watch a livestream of the Red Mass at honolulucathedral.org/redmass.

Please consider attending the Red Mass and joining the church in praying for our elected leaders and public servants. Mahalo!