2025 Red Mass
Thursday, October 23, 2025, 5:30pm
Join the St. Thomas More Society of San Francisco for our annual Red Mass, a special liturgy invoking God’s guidance for those in the legal profession.
This year, we are honored to present the 2025 St. Thomas More Award to John Patrick Christian in recognition of his exemplary service, faith, and commitment to the Catholic community.
Event Details
Red Mass
- Location: Sts. Peter and Paul Church
666 Filbert St., San Francisco, CA 94133 - Time: 5:30pm
Dinner Reception
- Location: San Francisco Italian Athletic Club (SFIAC)
1630 Stockton St., San Francisco, CA 94133 - Time: Immediately following Red Mass
- Cost: Please see reservation form below
About Our 2025 Honoree
John Patrick Christian has exemplified the values of St. Thomas More through his unwavering commitment to service, faith, and sacrifice. His notable achievements include:
- Order of Malta Leadership: Member since 2000, serving eight years as board president in Oakland. Led development of The Order of Malta Clinic of Northern California, which has served over 55,000 uninsured patients since 2008
- Pilgrimage Service: Regularly accompanies Order of Malta pilgrimages to Lourdes, France, continuing a tradition of spiritual renewal dating to 1858
- Service to the Archdiocese of San Francisco: Serves as Executive Director of the Real Property Support Corporation for the Archdiocese of San Francisco, where he oversees a diverse portfolio of institutional, educational, commercial, and residential real properties across San Mateo, San Francisco, and Marin counties.
RSVP Information
Dinner reservations requested by October 17, 2025
Questions? Contact Don L. Pangilinan at 415-233-8343 or don@lpimmigration.com.
We look forward to celebrating this meaningful tradition with our community and honoring John’s exceptional service to the Church and those in need.
TO RSVP FOR DINNER AT THE ITALIAN ATHELTIC CLUB:
Red Mass RSVP Form
Payments for the 2025 Red Mass Reception at the Italian Athletic Club may be made online by filling out the form below. Members who make an online payment will receive a payment receipt by email.