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Father John Clemens, pastor of Our Lady of Hope Parish in Rosemont, blesses K-Lee the tortoise, on Oct. 3. K-Lee’s owner, Elizabeth Piest, brought her to a pet blessing at the parish held prior to the feast day of St. Francis on Oct. 4. St. Francis is one of the patrons of animals.

Photo: Karen Callaway / Catholic New World