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Churches offer pet blessings in honour of St Francis of Assisi

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 on October 30, 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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