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White Mass honors those who heal
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Catholic Medical Association
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The annual White Mass to honor Catholic health-care providers was held mid-day Oct. 17 at the Cathedral Basilica of the Immaculate Conception in downtown Denver. Archbishop Charles J. Chaput, O.F.M. Cap., was the main celebrant. Auxiliary Bishop James Conley, episcopal liaison for the Denver Guild of the Catholic Medical Association, concelebrated the Mass.
The White Mass, so named by the color worn by those in the medical profession, gathers health-care professionals under the patronage of St. Luke to ask God’s blessing upon patients, doctors, nurses and caregivers. The Mass is held near the feast day of St. Luke, Oct. 18. The tradition of the White Mass in the United States traces its beginnings to the Catholic Medial Association.
The Denver Guild of the Catholic Medical Association holds monthly meetings that start with Mass and continue with a conference. The new president is Dr. Michelle Stanford. At the Nov. 17 meeting she will speak on the topic “Restoring the Integrity of Medicine.” She will also discuss this year’s schedule, which includes a retreat.
For more information, visit www.denvercma.org, call 303-715-3144 or e-mail sister.nickel@archden.org
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