
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.
| Chalmette |
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Our Lady of Prompt Succor Parish
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Contact:
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2320 Paris Rd.
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Fr. Danny Digal
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(504) 271-3441
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Roman Catholic
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Blessing takes place on the school playground.
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Friday, October 02, 2009 8:00 AM
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| Web Site: www.olps-chalmette.org |
| DeRidder |
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First United Methodist Church
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Contact:
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212 Broad St.
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Rev. Mike McLaurin Rev.MikeMcLaurin@gmail.com
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(337) 463-4491
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United Methodist
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Bring small animals to the Prayer Garden. Large animals may be staked in the green space adjacent to the Prayer Garden.
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Saturday, October 03, 2009 9:00 AM
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| Web Site: www.fumc_deridder.org |
| LaPlace |
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St. Joan of Arc School
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Contact:
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412 Fir St.
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School Office
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(985) 652-9100
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Roman Catholic
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Blessing takes place behind the church.
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Sunday, October 04, 2009 4:00 PM
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| Web Site: www.sjachurch.org |
| Monroe |
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CHRISTUS St. Joseph's Nursing Home
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Contact:
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2301 Sterlington Rd.
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Main Operator
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(318) 323-3426
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Interdenominational
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Father Mark will be on hand to bless your pets. Even if you don't have a pet, come visit with the residents of St. Joseph's.
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Sunday, October 04, 2009 3:30 PM
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| Web Site: www.christusstjosephshome.org |
| Monroe |
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Anna Gray Noe Park
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Contact:
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309 Jackson St.
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Roxanne McCormick
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(318) 327-4184
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Interdenominational
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Blessings, sponsored by St. Francis Medical Center across the street, continue until 3pm.
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Sunday, October 04, 2009 2:00 PM
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| New Orleans |
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Blessed Francis X. Seelos Parish
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Contact:
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3053 Dauphine St.
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Arthine Powers
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(504) 943-5566
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Roman Catholic
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Blessing takes place in the churchyard.
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Saturday, October 03, 2009 6:00 PM
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| Web Site: www.blessedseeloscatholicparishno.org |
| New Orleans |
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Holy Name of Jesus School
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Contact:
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6325 Cromwell Pl.
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Rosalie Tomeny
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(504) 861-9709
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Roman Catholic
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Blessing takes place in the schoolyard.
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Friday, October 02, 2009 8:15 AM
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| New Orleans |
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Holy Spirit Church
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Contact:
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6201 Stratford Pl.
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Joan Brennan
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(504) 394-5492
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Msgr. Allen Roy
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Roman Catholic
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This pet blessing Mass takes place outdoors. We're on the West Bank across from New Orleans; two blocks from Our Lady of Holy Cross College in Algiers. We welcome all who come with their family pets, including birds, cats, dogs, horses, even (gulp!) snakes, and children of all ages.
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Sunday, October 18, 2009 11:00 AM
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| Shreveport |
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St. Joseph Church
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Contact:
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211 Atlantic Ave.
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Parish Office
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(318) 865-3581
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Roman Catholic
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Saturday, October 03, 2009 11:00 AM
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