White Mass

LEAWOOD — Physicians, nurses, therapists and other medical professionals from across the archdiocese gathered with their families and colleagues Feb. 8 at St. Michael the Archangel here for a White Mass.

A White Mass, named after the color worn by those in the healing professions, is intended to honor health care professionals.

Archbishop Joseph F. Naumann celebrated the Mass with concelebrant Bishop James V. Johnston of the Diocese of Kansas City–St. Joseph. About 200 people from both sides of the state line were in attendance.

During the Mass, Archbishop Naumann called on God to bless all health care workers, patients and the medical profession as a whole. The medical doctors in attendance also renewed their oaths to be faithful to God, their patients and in their lives.

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