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Red Mass Celebrated In Scranton (Friday)

By: Jayne Ann Bugda
Updated: November 12, 2012
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 Scranton, Lackawanna County-  The annual Red Mass was celebrated Friday at Saint Peter's Cathedral in Scraton.
    The mass is attended by judges, lawyers and legislators.
   Bishop Joseph Bambera celebrated the mass that is intended to bless these officials with guidance.
   The tradition of the Red Mass originated many centuries ago in Rome, Paris and London
       Student choirs from Holy Cross High School and Scranton Prep School took part in today's mass.

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