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Photos: East Rutherford Church Blesses Pets

EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. — Community members brought their furry friends to St. Joseph's Church in East Rutherford for the St. Francis Blessing of the Animals.

Fr. Doss blesses East Rutherford pets.

Fr. Doss blesses East Rutherford pets.

Photo Credit: Diana Belkowski
A young cancer survivor brought her hamster to St. Joseph's Church in East Rutherford.

A young cancer survivor brought her hamster to St. Joseph's Church in East Rutherford.

Photo Credit: Diana Belkowski
Pet owners line up outside of the church.

Pet owners line up outside of the church.

Photo Credit: Diana Belkowski
Friar Doss after blessing community pets.

Friar Doss after blessing community pets.

Photo Credit: Diana Belkowski

Fr. Ariakadoss Raji — "Fr. Doss" — blessed hamsters, dogs, cats and more on Sunday, Oct. 2.

The annual event occurs every October at the church, located at 120 Hoboken Road, East Rutherford.

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