Pets receive blessing at St. Anthony Cathedral Basilica

The feast day of St. Francis of Assisi is Oct. 4. Many Churches in our diocese celebrate the feast with a blessing of the animals. St. Anthony Cathedral Basilica’s blessings took place yesterday on the plaza in front of the church.  Chickens, dogs, cats, birds, a guinea pig and ferret were among the animals to receive the blessing from Father Jeremiah McGrath.