Pet blessing at Holy Redeemer
Photo by Jake Przytarski
The Rev. Anthony Stubeda of the Church of the Holy Redeemer blesses Charlie and Jessica Wyffels’ rabbit, Oreo, on Sunday at the Blessing of the Animals event for Saint Francis of Assisi Feast Day.
The ecumenical event sponsored by the Secular Franciscan Order brought together leashed pets to be blessed by Stubeda in commemoration of St. Francis, the patron saint of animals and the environment. St. Francis of Assisi Feast Day is held annually on Oct. 4.