A celebration of Catholic physicians, nurses and other healthcare professionals.
The tradition of celebrating an annual Red Mass in the Catholic Church for judges, attorneys, law professors, students and government officials originates in Europe and dates back many centuries. In the United States, this liturgical custom has led to annual Masses for two other occupations: the Blue Mass for police officers and others engaged in public safety, and the White Mass for doctors, nurses and other healthcare professionals.
The White Mass, named for the white coats of the physicians, is typically celebrated on the Feast of St. Luke, the patron saint of physicians. These Masses honor all those who work in health care, from nurses and physicians to other healthcare professionals. White Masses are not just for Catholics; healthcare workers from all faiths are welcome.
We celebrate the Indianapolis White Mass on the Feast of our patron, St. Raphael, on September 29, the Feast of the Archangels: Saints Michael, Gabriel and Raphael.
2022 White Mass
CELEBRANT Archbishop Charles Thompson
LOCATION SS. Peter + Paul Cathedral Indianapolis, IN
2021 White Mass
CELEBRANT Fr. C. Ryan McCarthy
LOCATION Holy Rosary Catholic Church Indianapolis, IN
2020 White Mass
*CANCELED*
2019 White Mass
*CANCELED*
2018 White Mass
CELEBRANT Archbishop Charles Thompson
LOCATION Saints Peter and Paul Cathedral Indianapolis, IN
2017 White Mass
CELEBRANT Archbishop Charles Thompson
LOCATION Saints Peter and Paul Cathedral Indianapolis, IN
2016 White Mass
CELEBRANT Archbishop Joseph Tobin
LOCATION Saints Peter and Paul Cathedral Indianapolis, IN
2015 White Mass
CELEBRANT Archbishop Joseph Tobin
LOCATION Bishop Chartrand Memorial Chapel
Marian University Indianapolis, IN
2014 White Mass
CELEBRANT Fr. C. Ryan McCarthy
LOCATION Holy Rosary Catholic Church Indianapolis, IN
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St. Raphael Guild of Indianapolis
c/o Our Lady of the Most Holy Rosary Church
520 Stevens Street
Indianapolis, Indiana 46203
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