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In Photos: Blessing of the Pets at St. James Church

On Sunday, pet owners had a chance to take their animals to church for a special blessing. 

St. James Church held a ceremony called the Blessing of the Pets in celebration of the feast of St. Francis of Assisi, the patron saint of animals. 

The Rev. Thomas Burke, pastor of St. James, blessed a procession of animals that included everything from dogs and cats to a turtle.

Did you attend? Email larissa.dudkiewicz@patch.com to share your photos with Patch. 


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