CHARLOTTE — In celebration of the Oct. 4 Feast of St. Francis of Assisi, patron saint of animals and ecology, parishes throughout the diocese will host Blessings of Animals this weekend. The festivities are even more meaningful this year as we celebrate the Jubilee Year of St. Francis.
Here are a few scenes from around the diocese.
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At St. Mark in Huntersville, Deacon Rich McCarron blessed preschooler’s stuffed animals and pictures of their pets Wednesday.
