Franciscan monk Father Philip Garcia, from the Serra Retreat in Malibu, at the second annual Blessing of the Animals hosted by St. Monica Parish. The popular event celebrates the feast of St. Francis of Assisi, the patron saint of animals, and took place on Sunday, October 7, at Reed Park, across the street from the Church. photo by Margaret Molloy
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