Parishes and schools celebrate Feast of St. Francis with Blessings of the Animals
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A young parishioner from Our Lady of Perpetual Help Parish, Maple Shade, holds his dog during the Oct. 5 blessing of animals in honor of St. Francis of Assisi. Facebook photo

Parishes and schools celebrate Feast of St. Francis with Blessings of the Animals

Father Matt Ryan, OFM, blesses pets Oct. 4 at St. Francis of Assisi Parish, Long Beach Island, on the feast day of the parish’s patron saint. Facebook photoAcross the Diocese, pets of every shape and size gathered with their families Oct. 3, the Feast of St. Francis of Assisi, or following weekend Masses Oct. 4–5,…...