Healthcare personnel receive blessings, affirmation during annual Mass

October 20, 2024 at 8:03 p.m.
Father John Bambrick, pastor of St. Aloysius Parish, Jackson, one of the priest concelebrants at the annual White Mass, blesses the hands of a medical professional. Kayla Laterndresse photo
Father John Bambrick, pastor of St. Aloysius Parish, Jackson, one of the priest concelebrants at the annual White Mass, blesses the hands of a medical professional. Kayla Laterndresse photo


Persons working in the medical field of all faiths from around the Diocese came together to pray, network and share their love of helping others during the annual White Mass held Oct. 20 in St. Luke Church, Toms River. 

Father Michael Kennedy, pastor of St. Luke Parish, Toms River, was principal celebrant of the Mass, and Father Richard Vila, pastor of St. Ann Parish, Keansburg, served as homilist.

A poignant moment during the Mass occurred when all the healthcare professionals had an opportunity to have their hands blessed by a priest.

More to come on this story.


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Persons working in the medical field of all faiths from around the Diocese came together to pray, network and share their love of helping others during the annual White Mass held Oct. 20 in St. Luke Church, Toms River. 

Father Michael Kennedy, pastor of St. Luke Parish, Toms River, was principal celebrant of the Mass, and Father Richard Vila, pastor of St. Ann Parish, Keansburg, served as homilist.

A poignant moment during the Mass occurred when all the healthcare professionals had an opportunity to have their hands blessed by a priest.

More to come on this story.

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