In honor of St. Francis of Assisi's feast day and his love for all creatures, we celebrate his teachings on kindness to animals. Many parishes are offering pet blessings today. CRS is hosting a virtual event on Thursday, October 9 at 8 p.m. EST. Register here: https://www.crs.org/join/blessing-pets. This act recognizes the special bond between humans and animals as divine gifts. We hope you join us. | Catholic Relief Services
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In honor of St. Francis of Assisi's feast day and his love for all creatures, we celebrate his teachings on kindness to animals. Many parishes are offering pet blessings today. CRS is hosting a virtual event on Thursday, October 9 at 8 p.m. EST. Register here: https://www.crs.org/join/blessing-pets. This act recognizes the special bond between humans and animals as divine gifts. We hope you join us. | Catholic Relief Services
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