Catholic Lawyers Guild of Lincoln will host liturgy, breakfast and talk
Southern Nebraska Register
Bishop James Conley and the Catholic Lawyers Guild of Lincoln invite all to the annual “Red Mass” Monday, March 24 at 7 a.m. at St. Mary Church, 1420 K St., in downtown Lincoln.
The Red Mass will be presided by Bishop Conley and preached by Father James Morin, who recently completed a doctorate in canon law.
Mass will be followed by a complimentary breakfast and presentation by Nikolas Nikas. He is the co-founder, president and general counsel of the Bioethics Defense Fund, a public interest law and educational organization whose mission is to advocate for the inherent dignity of the human person in the field of bioethics
At the breakfast after Mass, all are invited to his presentation, “What Cicero, Aquinas and Nuremberg Trials can teach about Law and Morality.” The talk will highlight the importance of the legal profession for American life and morals, helping people to grow in what is just, good, moral, and right.
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 public is invited to the Red Mass. All are welcome to join the Catholic Lawyers Guild members and distinguished guests in praying for those in the legal profession: judges, legislators, attorneys, government officials, and law students.
An RSVP for the free breakfast is requested but not required. Please contact This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it., visit lincolndiocese.org/lawyers, or call the Chancery at 402-488-0921.
Nikas will also speak as part of the pro-life speakers series at St. Patrick Parish in Lincoln Sunday, March 23, at 7 p.m. He will address end-of-life issues.
