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Missionhurst Fr. Mel Portula, pastor of St. Ann Church in
Arlington, sprinkles holy water on a dog during a blessing of the animals
outside the church Oct. 5. ANN M. AUGHERTON | CATHOLIC HERALD

Two dogs bark at newcomers during the pet blessing at St. Mark Church in Vienna Oct. 4. ZOEY MARAIST | CATHOLIC HERALD
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Missionhurst Fr. Mel Portula, pastor of St. Ann Church in
Arlington, leads a blessing of animals outside the church Oct. 5. ANN M. AUGHERTON | Catholic Herald
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A leopard gecko hangs on to his owner during the pet blessing at St. Mark Church in Vienna Oct. 4. ZOEY MARAIST | CATHOLIC HERALD
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A cat prepares to be blessed during the pet blessing at St. Mark Church in Vienna Oct. 4. ZOEY MARAIST | CATHOLIC HERALD

A newly blessed dog trots around following the pet blessing at St. Mark Church in Vienna Oct. 4. ZOEY MARAIST | CATHOLIC HERALD

Deacon John P. Allen sprinkles holy water on dogs during the
pet blessing. ZOEY MARAIST | CATHOLICHERALD
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A dog awaits a blessing before the pet blessing at St. Mark Church in Vienna Oct. 4. ZOEY MARAIST | CATHOLIC HERALD
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