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07 Sept 2025

PICTURES: Longford pet owners out in their droves for annual animal blessing ceremony

St Francis of Assisi celebrated at blessing event in Longford's St Mel's Cathedral

In honour of St Francis of Assisi's Feast day, Father James of St Mel's Cathedral in Longford led the prayers and blessings of all the pets that gathered in the parish on Sunday.

USE THE ARROWS OR 'NEXT' TO BROWSE THROUGH THE FULL GALLERY

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