Edward Skopas, Nathan Skopas ’23, and Kathleen Skopas with their pups, Frankie and Wrigley.
Blessing of the Pets
Stonehill alumni, students and staff gathered with their beloved pets on Sunday, October 2, for the annual Blessing of the Pets in celebration of the Feast of St. Francis of Assisi. Fr. Tony Szakaly, C.S.C., director of Campus Ministry, spoke of St. Francis' love for all of God's creations and noted how our pets bring us such great joy.
Nicholas Perry ’19 and Danielle Tarchara ’19 with Jarvis.
Vivian Carreiro, Abigail Carreiro, Sarah Carreiro ’24 with pup Bailey, Amanda Craig ’24 and Anthony Carreiro.
Sarah Meloche ’13 and Bryan Perkins ’12 with Lily.
Ella Enos, Christina Enos, and Hailey Enos ’25 giving a belly rub to Toby.
Fr. Tony blesses Winnie, who belongs to Katie Randlett ’24 and her mom, Gerri Randlett.
Fr. Tony blessed photos of pets who couldn't make it to campus.
Fr. Tony reads the Prayer of St. Francis.
The opening prayer was an adaptation of the Creation Story from the Book of Genesis.
Odin belongs to Luke DiBona ’23.
Bailey sports a Stonehill bandana.