Diocese of Lansing Catholic Lawyers Guild
The Catholic Lawyers Guild of the Diocese of Lansing was organized in 1985 to (1)foster spiritual growth and fellowship among Catholic lawyers and law students, (2)enhance appreciation for and observance of high ethical standards in the practice of law, and (3) to encourage attentiveness among lawyers to the weightier matters of the law - justice, mercy and faith; that our competence in secular disciplines may serve to promote human dignity and the common good, to the glory of God! The Guild sponsors an annual diocesan Red Mass, invoking the blessing and guidance of the Holy Spirit upon the courts of the State of Michigan. In conjunction with the Red Mass, the Guild presents its St. Thomas More Award to recognize and honor an individual who has exemplified the qualities of our patron saint. The Guild also sponsors an annual retreat for lawyers and engages in other activities consistent with its purposes. The Guild also endeavors to nurture local fellowships among lawyers in the counties of the diocese as well as among the students attending the law schools located in the Diocese of Lansing.
ANNUAL RED MASS
Our annual Red Mass will take place on Tuesday, 2OCT08, in Lansing's St. Mary Cathedral at 6:00p.m. with Bishop Earl Boyea presiding. Our annual banquet will follow during which The Hon. Charles Filice will receive our St. Thomas More Award.
Coming Events
Annual Business Meeting will occur on Wednesday, April 16th. Mass at 6:00p.m. followed by meeting at St. Mary Cathedral, Lansing, MI
Spring Luncheon will take place on Wednesday, 11JUN08, at noon in the St. Mary Cathedral Parish Center. Fr. James Conlon, a barrister and priest, will give a talk.
Our annual St. Thomas More Mass will be celebrated at the Michigan Catholic Conference building's chapel on Thursday, 26JUN08 at noon. All are invited.
Our annual Red Mass will be celebrated in Lansing's St. Mary Cathedral on Tuesday, 2OCT08 with Bishop Earl Boyea Presiding. During the banquet that follows The Hon. Charles Filice will receive our St. Thomas Award.
Our 19th Annual Retreat will be on Saturday, 15NOV08 at St. Francis Retreat Center, DeWitt, MI. The Retreat Director will be Mr. Ralph Martin, President of Renewal Ministries. The topic will be: Called to Holiness/Called to Fruitfulness drawing themes from his book, TheFulfillment of All Desire.
By-laws
BY-LAWS OF THE CATHOLIC LAWYERS GUILD DIOCESE OF LANSING ARTICLE I - NAME The name of this organization is THE CATHOLIC LAWYERS GUILD OF THE DIOCESE OF LANSING, hereinafter referred to as "the Guild." The Guild is established by the Catholic lawyers of the Diocese of Lansing with ...
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ADDRESS OF POPE BENEDICT XVI
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