Catholic parishes around the state honored Saint Francis this weekend, with many holding blessing events for domestic pets.
Saint Mary Basilica’s annual Blessing of the Animals brought together parishioners, visitors, and shelter pets for prayers, ...
The two-legged congregants of Congregational Church of La Jolla were joined by some of their four-legged friends during the ...
On Sunday, Oct. 5, the Duke Chapel welcomed members of the Durham community to bring their furry companions to Chapel Quad ...
This year’s Blessing of the Animals is at 3 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 5, when Duke University Chapel ministers will lead a roughly 30-minute service with scripture readings, a homily, and music by the Durham ...
Hundreds of animals have been blessed in the past, including dogs, cats, horses, birds and lizards. The Washington Memorial ...
Natchez churches will host their annual Blessing of the Animals this Sunday, inviting pets and their owners to a special ...
The Blessing of the Animals service at Washington National Cathedral has seen people bring reptiles, birds and a misbehaving ...
Saint Francis is the patron saint of all animals and in honor of the Feast of St. Francis, Saint Mark’s Episcopal Church in ...
Community Missions will hold its fourth annual Blessing of the Animals from 10 to 11:30 a.m. Saturday at its main site, 1570 Buffalo Ave. Pets from all around the community are invited to come and ...