Gulf Pine Catholic

10 Gulf Pine Catholic • November 8, 2024 Red Mass invokes blessings upon members of the legal community, elected officials The annual Diocesan Red Mass invoking the blessings of the Holy Spirit over the legal community was held on October 13 at Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary Cathedral in Biloxi. The annual Mass is attended by judges, lawyers and public officials. Bishop Louis F. Kihneman III was principal celebrant and homilist. Judge Jennifer Schloegel, judge of the Mississippi 8th Chancery District Court, gave a talk at the end of Mass. At left, l-r, are Father Godfrey Andoh, Deacon Keith Gibson, Bishop Kihneman and Father Adam Urbaniak, Vicar General. At right, the bishop and clergy pose for a photograph with Red Mass participants. Photos/Terry Dickson Healthcare professionals recognized during annual White Mass The Annual White Mass was held on October 27 at Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary Cathedral in Biloxi. The White Mass, so named by the color worn by those in the healing profession of medicine, is celebrated in recognition of the dedicated work of healthcare professionals and to ask God’s blessing upon patients, doctors, nurses, and caregivers. Bishop Louis F. Kihneman III was principal celebrant and homilist. Deacon Paul Matherne, M.D, who is presi- dent of the Catholic Medical Association, gave a talk at the conclusion of Mass. At left, l-r, are Father Bartosz Kunat, Deacon Matherne, Bishop Kihneman, Deacon Ronald Alexander, Deacon Johnny Williams, Father Vincent Ajayi, chaplain for the Catholic Medical Association, and Father Godfrey Andoh. At right, the bishop and clergy pose for a photograph with healthcare professionals. Photos/Terry Dickson