Annual Blessing of the Animals held at St. Katherine’s

Posted 10/16/25

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Most of the animals and the owners who brought them to be blessed.

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Father Stamm blesses Jill Heil’s dog Izzi.

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Father George Stamm, assisted by Deb Mayenschein, blessing Oakley, who was brought by Ellen and Harper Peterson to the blessing on October 12.

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Sean Healy holds Elizabeth as she is blessed.

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Posted Thursday, October 16, 2025 12:00 am