
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.
| Appleton |
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Sacred Heart Parish
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Contact:
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222 E. Fremont St.
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Cindy Willison
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(920) 739-3196
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Bill Nettekoven
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Roman Catholic
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You don't need to be a parish member to attend, however all pets do need to be on a leash or in a cage. St. Francis items as well as pet treats and toys will be available for purchase.
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Saturday, October 03, 2009 1:00 PM
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| Web Site: www.sacredheartappleton.com |
| Eau Claire |
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Unitarian Universalist Congregation
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Contact:
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421 S. Farwell St.
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Kris Simpson
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(715) 834-0690
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Rev. Wendy Jerome
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Unitarian Universalist
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Blessings take place until 11am. We'll meet in Phoenix Park. Animals should be in cages or on leashes.
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Sunday, September 06, 2009 10:00 AM
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| Web Site: www.uucec.org |
| Franklin |
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St. James Parish Community
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Contact:
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7219 S. 27th St.
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Kevin Bourassa
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(414) 761-0480
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Roman Catholic
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Saturday, October 03, 2009 2:00 PM
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| Green Bay |
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St. John the Evangelist Church
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Contact:
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413 St. John Street
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Susan Perrault
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(920) 436-6382
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Roman Catholic
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Weather permitting the blessing and prayer service with Fr. Guy Blair will take place in the garden on the west side of the church. Music will be provided by Dan & David Robinson. For the safety and comfort of all participants, please leash or kennel all pets--thank you!
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Saturday, October 03, 2009 5:00 PM
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| Milwaukee |
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Cardinal Stritch University
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Contact:
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6801 N. Yates Rd.
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Fr. Jim Gannon, OFM
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(414) 410-4151
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Roman Catholic
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Blessing takes place in the courtyard outside the Student Union.
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Sunday, October 04, 2009 1:00 PM
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| Web Site: www.stritch.edu |
| New Richmond |
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St. Mary’s School & Immaculate Conception Church
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Contact:
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257 S. Washington Ave.
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Doris
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(715) 246-2469
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Patti
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Roman Catholic
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Tuesday, October 06, 2009 2:00 PM
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| Oshkosh |
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St. Jude the Apostle Church
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Contact:
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1025 W. 5th Ave.
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Rhonda
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(920) 235-7412
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Roman Catholic
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Sunday, October 04, 2009 2:00 PM
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| Pewaukee |
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St. Bartholomew Episcopal Church
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Contact:
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N27 W24000 Paul Ct.
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Church Office
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(262) 691-0836
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Rachel Knuese
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Episcopal
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Join us for the Feast of St. Francis! All furry, feathered and finned friends are welcome. Please have pets on leash or in an appropriate pet carrier. Service takes place outside, weather permitting. Pet & people treats available after the service!
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Saturday, October 03, 2009 9:00 AM
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| Rice Lake |
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St. Joseph Parish
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Contact:
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111 W. Marshall St.
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Debbi Marcellus
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(715) 234-2032
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Roman Catholic
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There will be refreshments, and even a gift for your pet!
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Sunday, October 04, 2009 1:00 PM
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| Ripon |
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St. Peter's Episcopal Church
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Contact:
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217 Houston St.
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Church Office
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(920) 748-2356
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Episcopal
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Bilingual service in English and Spanish!
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Sunday, October 04, 2009 1:30 PM
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| Web Site: www.stpetersripon.com |
| Spooner |
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St. Francis de Sales School
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Contact:
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300 Oak St.
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Deb Shipman
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(715) 635-2774
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Roman Catholic
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Thursday, September 24, 2009 8:15 AM
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| Web Site: www.we3churches.org |
| St. Francis |
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Convent of the Sisters of St. Francis of Assisi
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Contact:
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3221 S. Lake Dr.
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Jan Parrott jparrott@lakeosfs.org
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(414) 744-1160
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Sandy Guinta
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Roman Catholic
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The Motherhouse complex is located just south of Oklahoma Avenue right along Lake Michigan. The blessing takes place just south of the main building in front of the St. Francis Grotto. Parking is available in the large lot right along Lake Drive. The event takes place outdoors, rain or shine, and all are welcome. No reservations are required. For more information call the phone number above or email Jan at the email address above.
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Saturday, October 03, 2009 11:00 AM
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| Superior |
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Cathedral Church of Christ
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Contact:
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1111 Belknap St.
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Parish Office
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(715) 392-8511
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Roman Catholic
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Blessing takes place in the church plaza. In case of rain, the blessing will be moved to the school gym.
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Friday, October 02, 2009 8:15 AM
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| Two Rivers |
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Grace Congregational United Church of Christ
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Contact:
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2801 Garfield St
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Rev. Meredith Anderson manderson@lakefield.net
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(920) 553-1222
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United Church of Christ
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Please have pets on leashes or in carriers. ALL are welcome to attend--you do not have to be a member to worship with us.
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Sunday, September 27, 2009 2:00 PM
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| Web Site: www.graceucc.org |
| Union Grove |
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St. Robert Bellarmine Church
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Contact:
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3320 S. Colony Ave.
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Parish Office
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(262) 878-3476
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Roman Catholic
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Four Saints Catholic Community blessing in conjunction with St. Mary's-Dover, takes place at St. Robert's following the 10:15am Mass.
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Sunday, October 04, 2009 11:30 AM
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| Web Site: www.foursaints.org |
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