Blessing the work of health care professionals

Current and retired  health care professionals from around the diocese gathered Oct. 9 in the Sacred Heart Chapel of St. Benedict’s Monastery in St. Joseph for a “White Mass” and blessing with Bishop Donald Kettler. The Mass, which takes its name from the white coat most commonly  worn by those in the medical field, was held to acknowledge the caring outreach practiced by health care professionals. The event was sponsored by the Diocese of St. Cloud, Sisters of St. Benedict, St. Cloud Hospital and St. Benedict’s Senior Community in partnership with the College of St. Benedict and St. John’s University.

  • Bernie Hennek, center, begins a procession into the Sacred Heart Chapel with other retired nurses before the Mass for Health Care Professionals. Hannek is a member of St. Augustine Parish in St. Cloud and worked as a nurse at St. Cloud Hospital for 45 years. (Photo by Paul Middlestaedt)

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