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All creatures great and small

A man holds his dog as it is blessed
The Rev. Canon Dr. Stephen Fields, sub-dean and vicar of St. James Cathedral, blesses a dog at the cathedral’s Blessing of Animals service on Oct. 2.
 on November 1, 2021
Photography: 
Michael Hudson

People are invited to bring their pets for a blessing each year on the Feast Day of St. Francis of Assisi.

In front of a large crowd on the lawn of the church, a man holds his dog as it is blessed.
The Rev. Canon Beth Benson bless animals outside St. James Cathedral on Oct. 2.
Outside of the Cathedral, a woman holds her dog as it is blessed.
The Rev. Canon Dr. Stephen Fields bless animals outside St. James Cathedral on Oct. 2.

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