Blessing of the animals in New London
October 08, 2022 7:31 pm
• Last Updated: October 08, 2022 7:34 pm
Reverend Denise Cabana leads a brief service before blessing the animals Saturday, Oct. 8, 2022 during a Blessing of Animals event on the Parade in downtown New London. (Dana Jensen/The Day) Buy Photo Reprints
Reverend Denise Cabana blesses Jonah, a six year-old miniature poodle, pekingese mix, while with her owners, Deb and David Downes of Groton, not shown, Saturday, Oct. 8, 2022 during the Blessing of the Animals on the Parade in downtown New London. (Dana Jensen/The Day) Buy Photo Reprints
Reverend Denise Cabana blesses Lincoln, an eleven year-old Jack Russell terrier Shih Tzu mix, held by her owner Dan Ivey of Old Lyme Saturday, Oct. 8, 2022 during the Blessing of the Animals on the Parade in downtown New London. (Dana Jensen/The Day) Buy Photo Reprints
Reverend Denise Cabana blesses Truman, a nine year-old Golden Retriever, while with his owner, Jan Secchiaroli of Waterford, Saturday, Oct. 8, 2022 during the Blessing of the Animals on the Parade in downtown New London. (Dana Jensen/The Day) Buy Photo Reprints
St. James Episcopal Church hosted a Blessing of the Animals Saturday at Parade Plaza in downtown New London.
Reverend Denise Cabana held a brief service and then blessed each of the animals.
Saint Francis is the patron saint of animals and people were offered a St. Francis medal for their dogs.
The Blessing of the Animals was open to the public and all kinds of animals.
The blessing was originally planed for October 1, but was postponed due to the weather.
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