Health care professionals honoured at White Mass

Nov 01, 2024

By Emeritus Professor Ng Kwan Hoong
The Church of St Ignatius hosted the White Mass on October 18, celebrating the Feast of St Luke, patron saint of physicians and health care workers and also patron saint for the parish’s Medical Emergency Response Team (SIC MERT).

The celebration brought together 49 members of the health care professionals, along with parishioners, in a heartfelt acknowledgement of the vital role healthcare professionals play in the church and our community.

The Mass, celebrated by parish priest Fr Lawrence Ng, CDD, featured a special blessing for doctors, nurses, paramedics, religious, and other health care professionals. In his homily, Fr Lawrence emphasised the importance of compassion and service in the medical field, echoing St Luke’s example of healing and care.

He shared his personal experiences, reflecting on his encounters with his dying grandfather and his ministry to the sick and dying as a priest. He reminded everyone of the calling to serve with love and dedication.

Following the Holy Eucharist, a fellowship gathering fostered community spirit, allowing health care professionals to connect and share their experiences. The White Mass was not only a celebration of St Luke but also a reminder of our shared mission to promote healing and compassion in our communities.