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Priests embrace animals in spirit of St. Francis of Assisi

Father David Simonetti was never a pet person. He never had a pet growing up, he said, except a goldfish he won at a carnival. “He drowned,” Simonetti said.

Pets get blessings in honor of St. Francis

Priests at St. Symphorosa Parish blessed parishioners' furry friends in front of the church Oct. 6, 2018. Pet parents bring their animals to celebrate the feast of St. Francis of Assisi, the patron saint of animals and the environment, around his feast day on Oct. 4 each year.

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