Health care workers from across the Diocese gathered Oct. 18 at St. Thomas More, Allentown for the annual White Mass at the parish’s 5 p.m. vigil Mass. Celebrated by Bishop Alfred Schlert, the liturgy included a special blessing for more than 50 health care professionals in attendance.

Each year, the Church celebrates the White Mass under the patronage of St. Luke, asking God’s blessing on doctors, nurses, caregivers, and all those who serve in the healing professions. Fittingly, this year’s celebration took place on St. Luke’s feast day.

Sponsored by the Allentown Guild of the Catholic Medical Association, the White Mass tradition dates back to the 1930s when the national association first began.

“I am so grateful that we can be here together at this altar to give thanks to God for the healing profession to which He has called each of you,” said Bishop Schlert in his homily. “In your profession you bring healing and the mercy of Christ into places of suffering.”

Bishop Schlert reflected on Scripture passages in which followers of Christ were called to uphold truth and courage in the face of ethical challenges. He encouraged those in health care to rely on their formed consciences when navigating moral decision-making.

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