The blessing of animals took place at St. Mary’s Church, Long Island City, on the Feast of St. Francis, Oct. 4. Over 40 dogs and cats were blessed by Father Ralph Barile, pastor, left, and Msgr. Joseph Mulqueen, right, who resides in the rectory.
The blessing of animals took place at St. Mary’s Church, Long Island City, on the Feast of St. Francis, Oct. 4. Over 40 dogs and cats were blessed by Father Ralph Barile, pastor, left, and Msgr. Joseph Mulqueen, right, who resides in the rectory.
