Animals Come to Church on Special Sunday

Blessing of the Animals takes place at local churches

Graymoor, St. Mary’s in Cold Spring and St. Philip’s in Garrison were among the churches that took part in the annual tradition.

Father Tom Orians, SA, in the spirit of love for all creation, blesses animals at Graymoor on Sunday, Oct. 5.
The Annual Blessing of the Animals — Father Tom Orians, SA, in the spirit of love for all creation, blesses animals at Graymoor on Sunday, Oct. 5.
Father Jack Butler extends a blessing at Graymoor on Sunday, Oct. 5, for the annual Blessing of the Animals.
Father Shane Scott-Hamblen shares blessings on Sunday, Oct. 5, in the Blessing of the Animals.

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