Saint Francis University to Host 43rd Annual Red Mass / Law Day on April 25

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Loretto, PA (04/09/2025) - Saint Francis University will host its 43rd Annual Red Mass / Law Day on Friday, April 25, 2025. The annual observance invites the legal and law enforcement communities and the public to reflect on the spiritual and civic responsibilities inherent in law and public service.

This year's national Law Day theme, "The Constitution's Promise: Out of Many, One," highlights how the U.S. Constitution calls us to unity and shared purpose. The theme urges all citizens to take pride in a Constitution that bridges differences, fosters civic engagement, and reminds us that-whether through public service, legislation, or everyday acts-we work together as one "We." It honors the enduring vision of E pluribus unum-"Out of many, one."

The event will feature keynote speaker Marianne Corr, Vice President and General Counsel at the University of Notre Dame. Corr will share reflections from her esteemed legal career and offer insights on how the law serves as a national unity, responsibility, and justice framework.

The Red Mass will begin at 10:30 a.m. in the Immaculate Conception Chapel, followed by a luncheon at the John F. Kennedy Student Center.

Judges, attorneys, law enforcement professionals, students, and community members of all faiths are warmly invited to attend this meaningful event.

To register for the luncheon or obtain additional details, please contact LeeAnn Weslager at (814) 472-3001 or lweslager@francis.edu.

About Marianne Corr, Vice President and General Counsel, University of Notre Dame

Marianne Corr has served as Vice President and General Counsel at the University of Notre Dame since 2008, overseeing all university legal matters, including business contracts, intellectual property, student policies, and risk management. She leads a team of eleven attorneys and four staff members, and serves on major university committees such as Fiduciary, Policy, Risk and Compliance, and 403(b) Investment.

A 1978 Notre Dame graduate, Corr earned her law degree from Duke University. Her prior roles include Vice President and Deputy General Counsel at Textron Inc. and a partnership at Jones Day, where she specialized in complex litigation. Corr's extensive corporate and higher education law background makes her a leading voice in legal ethics, governance, and civic responsibility.

About Saint Francis University President, Fr. Malachi Van Tassell, T.O.R.

The Very Rev. Malachi Van Tassell, T.O.R., has served as President of Saint Francis University since 2014. Under his leadership, the university has successfully completed major capital projects-including restoring the Immaculate Conception Chapel and creating new facilities for business, arts, and health sciences-and launched efforts to enhance student engagement and Franciscan values across campus. A CPA and ordained Franciscan priest, Fr. Malachi is a national leader in Catholic higher education and serves in various academic and religious leadership capacities.