Title
Sydney Campus’ School of Medicine celebrates inaugural ‘Blessing of the Hands’
Document Type
Media Release
Publication Date
Spring 7-11-2008
Publisher Name
The University of Notre Dame, Sydney Campus
Publication Place
Sydney
Abstract
The School of Medicine at The University’s Sydney Campus recently held its inaugural ‘Blessing of the Hands’ ceremony.
The ceremony was held during Sunday mass in the Sacred Heart Church on the Darlinghurst Campus. Over 60 students, as well as academic staff and members of the medical profession, attended.
The annual event prays for the medical students and seeks blessing, strength and wisdom for them as they go out into their clinical placements.
His Eminence, Cardinal George Pell, Archbishop of Sydney, conducted the blessing and gave the homily.
Dean of Medicine, Professor Julie Quinlivan, said the blessing prepares students spiritually for the experiences they will have as students and as future doctors.
“As students go out to clinical settings we want them to think about both the scientific as well as the art and compassion of medical practice. To celebrate this, the University holds the ‘Blessing of the Hands ceremony.”
Media contact:
Moira Saunders 02 8204 4407
Recommended Citation
Saunders, Moira, "Sydney Campus’ School of Medicine celebrates inaugural ‘Blessing of the Hands’" (2008). Media Release Archive. 479.
https://researchonline.nd.edu.au/media_release/479