White Mass

The White Mass is a special opportunity to ask God’s blessings for healthcare professionals and to affirm the profound service they give to the sick according to the model of Jesus Christ.

2018 White Mass

The Annual White Mass was held on Wednesday, April 11, 2018, at St. Joseph Cathedral in Manchester. 

St. Martin de Porres Award

At a reception immediately following the White Mass, the NH Guild of Catholic Healthcare Professionals presented Paul Mertzic, RN, BSN, MS with the 2018 Martin de Porres Award. The award is given annually to a healthcare professional who exemplifies the virtues of Catholic health care.

Mr. Mertzic is the Executive Director of Community Health & Mission at Catholic Medical Center. A graduate of St. Anselm College nursing program, and of New England College where he earned an MS in Health Care Management, he has worked in healthcare in the city of Manchester for more than 40 years. Read More  about Paul Mertzic.

Additional Information about the Guild

For more information about the NH Guild of Catholic Healthcare Professionals and the St. Martin de Porres Award, visit the Guild’s website at www.nhcatholichealth.org.