Pets and owners attend Sunday's blessing of animals at St. Joan of Arc church in Cumberland

The Providence Journal

Pet owners attend Sunday's "Blessing of the Pets." at St. Joan of Arc Church in Cumberland.

In honor of St. Francis of Assisi, the patron saint of animals, Father Robert Lacombe sprinkles holy water over dogs and cats, including a very patient Bella, who was with owner Steve Dubois at the annual event.

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This article originally appeared on The Providence Journal: 'Blessing of the Pets' at St. Joan of Arc Church in Cumberland, RI