Red Mass at Parramatta a huge success

Feb 15, 2023 | Publication

The Red Mass was celebrated at Parramatta on 6 February 2023 with a huge turnout of politicians, judges, other members of the judiciary, barristers, solicitors, academics and law students.

President of the Parramatta & District Regional Law Society, and Principal Solicitor of McAuley Lawyers, Stephen McAuley was pleased at the growth in numbers at the Red Mass.

An article published by the Diocese of Parramatta regarding the Red Mass can be found here: https://catholicoutlook.org/law-makers-reflect-on-the-holy-spirit-at-legal-red-mass/

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