The blessing of the animals

November 2, 2011

Photos courtesy of Tom Hand

Father Higgins blesses Oliver held by Lynda Peña while her husband Marty watches.

Father Higgins with Lucy Duke (L) and Lucy Duke and their puppy.

Father Higgins with Alyssan Newman and Jamin Trice and their dog "Nacho."

The blessing of the animals took place at St. Patrick Parish on Oct. 2. Father Patrick Higgins blessed about 65 animals.