WINONA – Sacred Heart Church recently held a St. Francis Blessing of Pets and fundraiser for WAAG (Winona Animal Advocacy Group). All proceeds from the event went to the WAAG organization. Pictured: Brenda Mancini and Father Hilary Brzezinski, OFM. (Photo courtesy of Barbara Ruffo)WEST POINT – Animals were blessed on Oct. 6 at Immaculate Conception. Pictued: J.R. Pope and Maria Sandown with Blaise, Rosey Baby, Cricket, Katsu and Gary. (Photo courtesy of Maria Sandown)MERIDIAN – Father Carlisle Beggerly gave a special blessing to all dogs who came to St. Joseph parish. (Photo courtesy of Ida Bea Tomlin)PEARL – Father Cesar Sanchez a gave blessing to all animals who came to St. Jude. Pictured: Sosha. (Photo by Tereza Ma)NATCHEZ – Father Aaron WIlliams welcomed animals to St. Mary Basilica on Oct. 2 for a blessing. (Photo courtesy of parish)TUPELO – Father Tim Murphy blessed winged and four-legged friends of St. James parish. (Photo courtesy of Michelle Harkins)
