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Lancaster County families bring pets to church for blessing
Original: Lancaster County families bring pets to church to receive special blessing
Families in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania, brought their pets to church to receive a special blessing, a traditional service in which animals are blessed by clergy. The event drew local attention as pet owners gathered with dogs, cats and other animals for the ceremony, which is often held around the feast of St. Francis of Assisi, the patron saint of animals.
Why now: The pet blessing event is a heartwarming local tradition that resonates with animal lovers and draws community interest.
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