The Rev. Father Nick Husain blessed pets Friday, Oct. 4, 2024, during the OSF Healthcare Blessing of the Animals at OSF Saint Elizabeth Medical Center in Peru. The blessing is a celebration of St. Francis of Assisi, who was known for his love of animals. Blessings also took place in Ottawa, Streator and Mendota.


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