St. Clare of Assisi holds its annual pet blessing

Father Scott has been blessing animals at St. Clare's since 1999

People gather in St. Clare of Assisi Church in Coquitlam to celebrate the feast of St. Francis and World Animal Day on Oct. 4. The church was filled with the sounds of the pets and their owners. Joshua Tng / The B.C. Catholic.

A symphony of barks, yips, and meows from 100-plus dogs and cats rose at an otherwise quiet Coquitlam church Oct. 4. A lone gecko remained silent. For full story see The B.C. Catholic website.


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