Samantha Pintar holds Noel the Guinea pig while Father Jerry O'Donnell, pastor of the All Hallows Parish, blesses it during the Blessing of Animals at All Hallows Academy on Friday, Oct. 3.
Camille Furby holds her cat, "Kiki," during the blessing.
Kaden Kralovic, left, and Connor Goldman stand with Kralovic's dog, "Rupert," during the blessing.
Max Robertson with his dog, "Casey," during the blessing.
All Hallows Academy students listen as Father Jerry O'Donnell, pastor of the All Hallows Parish, talks about St. Francis of Assisi before the blessing.
Pets walked, slithered and scurried to this year's event for the Blessing of the Animals in honor of St. Francis of Assisi.
A ceremony was held at All Hallows Academy, on Friday, Oct. 3.
Parents, students, teachers and faculty all turned out with furry and scaly friends in hand to be blessed.
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