 
Pet Blessings 2009
Around the United States (partial
list)
This is our 14th annual
Web listing of pet blessings and it's growing! Pet blessings are
happening around the world on or near October 4, the Feast of St.
Francis of Assisi. If you know of a blessing that is not on this
list please enter your
listing online or e-mail us at StAnthony@AmericanCatholic.org
We will post updates until October 4.
| Agawam |
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St. John the Evangelist Parish
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Contact:
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833 Main St.
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Parish Office
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(413) 786-8105
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Deacon Paul Briere
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Roman Catholic
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Saturday, October 03, 2009
11:00 AM
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| Belchertown |
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St. Francis of Assisi Parish
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Contact:
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10 Park St.
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Parish Office
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(413) 323-6272
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Roman Catholic
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Saturday, October 03, 2009
2:30 PM
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| Web Site: www.stfrancisbtown.org |
| Boston |
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St. Anthony Shrine & Ministry Center
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Contact:
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100 Arch St.
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Nicole Aucoin
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(617) 542-6440
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Roman Catholic
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The blessing takes place in Winthrop Square outside the rear of the church, and will be offered by Franciscan Fr. Barry Langley. For more information call Nicole at the phone number above, extension 132.
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Sunday, October 04, 2009
1:00 PM
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| Web Site: www.stanthonyshrine.org |
| Burlington |
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St. Malachy Church
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Contact:
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99 Bedford Street
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Kathleen Keady office@saint-malachy.org
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(781) 272-5111
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Fr. John Capuci
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Roman Catholic
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All are welcome! Blessings continue until 2pm. Please bring a blanket or used leash/collar to be donated to the MSPCA. Thank you.
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Sunday, October 04, 2009
12:30 PM
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| Chicopee |
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Basilica of St. Stanislaus
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Contact:
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566 Front St.
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Parish Office
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(413) 594-6669
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Roman Catholic
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Blessing takes place in the school parking lot.
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Sunday, October 04, 2009
2:00 PM
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| Web Site: www.saintstanislaus.org |
| Chicopee |
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St. Anthony of Padua Church
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Contact:
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56 St. Anthony St.
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Joette Kolek
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(413) 538-9475
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Roman Catholic
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Saturday, October 03, 2009
11:00 AM
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| Chicopee |
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St. Anne Church
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Contact:
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30 College St.
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Parish Office
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(413) 532-7503
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Mrs. Dale Foley
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Roman Catholic
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Sunday, October 04, 2009
12:30 PM
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| Holyoke |
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St. Paul's Episcopal Church
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Contact:
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485 Appleton St.
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Church Office
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(413) 532-5060
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Rev. Barbara Thrall
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Episcopal
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An additional blessing takes place during the 10am worship service. Please have dogs and cats on leashes, other small animals in cages, fish in bowls. Stuffed animals may roam free. A social time with refreshments follows our 10am service.
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Sunday, October 04, 2009
8:00 AM
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| Holyoke |
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Mater Dolorosa Church
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Contact:
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71 Maple St.
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Friary Office
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(413) 532-8272
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Roman Catholic
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Blessing takes place on the parking lot behind the church. As we tell the folks, all pets must be accompanied by a responsible human being!
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Monday, October 05, 2009
1:00 PM
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| Web Site: www.mater-dolorosa.com |
| Ludlow |
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St. Mary of the Assumption Parish
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Contact:
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485 East St.
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Dianne Moreno
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(413) 583-2691
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Roman Catholic
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Blessing takes place in the church parking lot.
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Saturday, October 03, 2009
9:30 AM
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| Web Site: www.stmaryludlow.org |
| Lynnfield |
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St. Maria Goretti Parish
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Contact:
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112 Chestnut St.
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Fr. Powers
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(781) 334-2367
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Roman Catholic
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Blessing of pets and pet medals takes place at the front doors of the church.
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Sunday, October 04, 2009
12:00 PM
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| North Andover |
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St. Paul's Episcopal Church
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Contact:
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390 Main St.
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Rev. Stephanie Chase Wilson
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(978) 683-4750
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Episcopal
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Bring your beloved cats, dogs, iguanas, mice, fish, birds, stuffed animals, and whomever else of God's creatures you would liked blessed, for a blessing during our Holy Eucharist service. Please make sure all are caged or leashed. Refreshments will be available following the service.
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Sunday, October 04, 2009
10:00 AM
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| Web Site: www.stpaulsnorthandover.com |
| North Grafton |
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St. Mary's Parish
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Contact:
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17 Waterville St.
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Parish Office
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(508) 839-3993
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Roman Catholic
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Sunday, October 04, 2009
1:00 PM
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| Web Site: www.stmarysgrafton.org |
| Oak Bluffs |
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Our Lady, Star of the Sea Church
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Contact:
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22 Massasoit Ave.
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Parish Office
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(508) 693-0342
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Roman Catholic
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Blessing takes place on the front steps.
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Sunday, October 04, 2009
12:30 PM
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| Web Site: www.mvcatholic.net |
| Quincy |
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Christ Church
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Contact:
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12 Quincy Ave.
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Church Office
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(617) 773-0310
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Episcopal
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All animals--real or stuffed or pictures--are invited to come forward at the end of the service for a blessing. Animals should be restrained on a leash, but all are welcome to come in to the service.
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Sunday, October 04, 2009
10:00 AM
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| Web Site: www.christchurchquincy.org |
| South Hadley |
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St. Theresa of Lisieux Church
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Contact:
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9 East Parkview Dr
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Parish Office sainttheresachurch@comcast.net
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(413) 532-3228
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Fr. Richard Bondi
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Roman Catholic
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Blessing takes place at the front portico. All pets are welcome.
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Saturday, October 03, 2009
1:00 PM
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| Springfield |
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Holy Name Parish
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Contact:
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323 Dickinson St.
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Parish Office
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(413) 733-5823
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Roman Catholic
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Saturday, October 03, 2009
8:45 AM
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| Web Site: www.holynamespringfield.org |
| Taunton |
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Our Lady of the Holy Rosary Church
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Contact:
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80 Bay St
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Parish Office
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(508) 823-3046
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Fr. David M. Stopyra, OFM Conv.
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Roman Catholic
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Blessed dog, cat and general pet medals will be available for those who have not received them in the past.
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Saturday, October 03, 2009
11:00 AM
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| Wilmington |
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St. Thomas of Villanova Church
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Contact:
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126 Middlesex Ave.
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Pat Archfield
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(987) 658-4665
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Roman Catholic
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Sunday, October 11, 2009
2:00 PM
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