The 2023 White Mass will be celebrated on Sunday, October 15, at 11:00 AM in the Cathedral of St. John Berchmans. Bishop Francis I. Malone will preside. This White Mass will recognize and bless physicians, nurses, pharmacists, and all health care workers. The White Mass is held near the feast day of St. Luke, which is October 18th and is the liturgy for health care workers. Traditionally, health care workers wore white attire. In the Church, white symbolizes hope and comfort to the ill and hospitalized. All medical personnel and health care workers, as well as medical students, in the diocese are welcome and encouraged to attend.