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Churches offer pet blessings in honour of St Francis of Assisi

By

Naomi Racz

on October 30, 2022

Topics: November 2022

In early October, churches across the diocese offered pet blessings during their Sunday services, in honour of St Francis of Assisi, patron saint of animals, whose feast day is Oct. 4. Below is a gallery of photos from pet blessings at St Luke, Cedar Hill and St John the Divine, Courtenay.

Pet blessing at St John the Divine, Courtenay. Photo by Scott Larsen.

Pet blessing at St John the Divine, Courtenay. Photo by Scott Larsen.

Pet blessing at St John the Divine, Courtenay. Photo by Bev Worbets.

Pet blessing at St John the Divine, Courtenay. Photo by Bev Worbets.

Pet blessing at St John the Divine, Courtenay. Photo by Scott Larsen.

Pet blessing at St John the Divine, Courtenay. Photo by Scott Larsen.

Pet blessing at St John the Divine, Courtenay. Photo by Bev Worbets.

Pet blessing at St Luke, Cedar Hill. Photo by Tara Poilievre.

Pet blessing at St Luke, Cedar Hill. Photo by Tara Poilievre.

Pet blessing at St Luke, Cedar Hill. Photo by Tara Poilievre.

Pet blessing at St Luke, Cedar Hill. Photo by Tara Poilievre.

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Naomi Racz

Naomi has been the editor of Faith Tides since 2021. Naomi has a Bachelor’s degree in Philosophy (with a smattering of theology courses thrown in) and a Master’s degree in Nature Writing. Naomi undertook editing training at Toronto Metropolitan University and in 2022 was awarded the university’s Robert Weaver Award for Editorial Excellence. Naomi has a background in communications with non-profits.
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