Archbishop asks doctors to nurture each other at work

Annual White Mass attracts 100 medical personnel; two awards given at reception

Archbishop Miller stands with Sally Wong (left), who accepted an award on behalf of her late husband Lawrence, Cecilia Moore, first-ever recipient of the St. Camillus award for her pro-life work, and Dr. Jim Lane, at the White Mass reception Oct. 17. Photo submitted.
Archbishop asks doctors to nurture each other at work

More than 100 Catholic physicians, paramedics, nurses, and their families gathered at St. Augustine's Church Oct. 17 to renew their dedication to ethical standards derived from the Gospel. For full story see The B.C. Catholic website.


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