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Red Mass at St. Joseph Cathedral

The Magdalen College Choir was invited to sing for the Red Mass at St. Joseph Cathedral in Manchester, New Hampshire on Thursday, October 9, 2008, at 5:15 p.m.  Similar to the College's Academic Mass of the Holy Spirit held each September, the Red Mass is a Mass of the Holy Spirit (for which the liturgical color is red) celebrated annually for members of the legal and law enforcement communities.

The celebration of the Red Mass is designed to provide all attending members of the legal community, including judges, government officials, legislators, lawyers, and members of the law enforcement community, the opportunity to join those who administer justice in the Church and reflect on the power and responsibilities of their offices.

The choir sang traditional hymns to the Holy Spirit, including the chant "Veni Creator Spiritus" and Tallis's polyphonic "O Lord Give Thy Holy Spirit".