Our Mission
The Catholic Lawyers Guild of Lincoln is an association of Catholic legal professionals, recognized by the Diocese of Lincoln, dedicated to integrating Catholic faith and values into the practice of law, fostering unity and spiritual growth among its members, promoting the highest ethical standards, and collaborating with Catholic organizations to serve the Church and community.
The Catholic Lawyers Guild of Lincoln exists to:
- Unite Catholic legal professionals in fellowship and mutual support through networking, mentorship, and community building, fostering relationships that strengthen both professional practice and faith
- Guide members in authentically living their Catholic faith within the legal profession by promoting the highest standards of ethics and professionalism informed by Catholic social teaching and moral principles
- Serve as a resource for the Diocese of Lincoln, Catholic organizations, and the broader community on matters of Catholic teaching and the law
- Support members' spiritual development through retreats, resources, and the Red Mass
Membership in the Guild is open to practical Catholics in the legal profession.
Associate membership is open to others who may be interested.
There is currently no fixed cost associated with membership; although members make contributions for the costs associated with events sponsored by the Guild, these are voluntary for those who wish to participate.
Among its activities, the Catholic Lawyers Guild sponsors an annual "Red Mass" which takes its name from the red vestments worn for this Mass invoking the help of the Holy Spirit for those in the Courts, those in the legal profession, and all those involved in the process of making, interpreting or enforcing the law.
Red Mass
Especially inviting members of the legal profession: judges, legislators, attorneys, government officials, and law students. A forum for addressing ethical and spiritual questions related to the legal profession in a practical way. (Open to the public, family, and coworkers also invited.)
The next annual Red Mass with Bishop James Conley is
Monday May 4, 2026 7:00am
at St. Mary Catholic Church, 1420 K St, Lincoln NE
Join us afterwards for breakfast and presentation
View the 2026 Red Mass Invitation and RSVP
View past Red Mass presentations below...
For more information about the Catholic Lawyers' Guild of the Diocese of Lincoln, contact This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
The Catholic Lawyers' Guild of the Diocese of Lincoln is an affiliate of the nationwide Catholic Bar Association
You're invited to be a member of the Catholic Bar Association.
Why Join the CBA? Just a few of the many opportunities include...
- A nationwide organization for Catholics in the legal profession
- Updates on relevant ethical and spiritual issues
- Professional development, initiative support, evangelization outreach
- Special pricing and CLEs at the annual Conference (click here)
The Lincoln Catholic Lawyers' Guild seeks sustaining (annual) members, please respond: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..
Find out more about the Catholic Bar Association at catholicbar.org.
"Preserving the Catholic Heritage of Liberty" by Alan Sears Alan Sears, founder of Alliance Defending Freedom, spoke following the Red Mass organized by the Catholic Lawyers Guild of the Diocese of Lincoln. April 19, 2022
