NEW YORK -- Hundreds of members of New York's Greek Orthodox community attended a blessing ceremony on Saturday for a church that will replace a house of worship that ...

On Sunday morning, community members gathered in the shade outside First Archer United Methodist Church to bless their pets. For over 15 years, the church has invited residents to bring their animal ...

The website for October 4th’s World Animal Day observance reports animal-related news from areas as far flung as Rwanda, Ecuador, Honduras and Ireland. Closer to home, several local churches and ...

The Rev. Charles Smiech reads prayers to attendees Sunday, Sept. 29, 2024, at St. Francis Retreat House’s annual Blessing of the Animals in Bethlehem Township. The retreat house, a seven-decades-old ...

The annual Dozynki, or Harvest Festival, at Holy Mother of Sorrows Polish National Catholic Church in Dupont will open with a traditional blessing of a wreath during a colorful ceremony, similar to ...

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