RED MASS
January 14, 2026
Co-Cathedral of St. Theresa
The Diocese of Honolulu will celebrate the annual Red Mass on Wednesday, January 14, 2026 at 9:00 AM at the Co-Cathedral of St. Theresa. The Red Mass is a long-standing tradition invoking the Holy Spirit’s guidance upon government officials, civic leaders, legal professionals, and all those who serve the common good in Hawaiʻi. Together, we pray for wisdom, justice, and unity as we begin the new year in service to our islands and its people.
Meet this year’s speaker
Connie Mitchell
Executive Director
Institute for Human Services
Connie Mitchell is the Executive Director of IHS, The Institute for Human Services, where she has led Hawaiʻi’s largest homeless services nonprofit since 2006. A psychiatric mental health nurse, she previously served as Director of Nursing at the Hawaiʻi State Hospital and is Principal of Marcon Consulting. Connie also serves on the Hawaiʻi Workforce Development Council, the Board of Trustees for the Pacific School of Religion, and is adjunct faculty at the UH Mānoa School of Nursing. Her leadership in expanding homeless services and advocating for vulnerable individuals has earned her multiple statewide honors.