Cathedral of Christ the Light to host White Mass, Catholic health care seminar

Cathedral of Christ the Light will host a White Mass and a health care seminar on Sunday, Oct. 11, to honor medical professionals. Bishop Michael C. Barber, SJ, will preside over the liturgy, which is named for the traditional white clothing worn in medical facilities.

The seminar following the Mass is designed for priests, health care workers, and caregivers. It will examine the ethical and religious directives for Catholic health care services, specifically the guidelines established by the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops.

Father Shenan Boquet, president of Human Life International and a medical ethics advocate, will participate in the conference. The program will address Catholic bioethics and the sacredness of human life from conception to natural death.