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The Rev. Shawn Roberson, TOR, center, conducted the annual blessing of the pets on Saturday afternoon at the Franciscan University of Steubenville in honor of St. Francis of Assisi, the university's namesake, whose feast day was celebrated on Friday. "It is a great joy for me to bless our community's pets, families and friends, and to rejoice in that grace," said Roberson, who is the university's chaplain. Participating in the blessing, were, DeEtta Bertucci of Steubenville, left, with her German shepherd, Maci; and Jean Czernek of Weirton, with her macaw, Vito. (Photo by Mark Law)