Father Roland Berngeh blessed local pets Sunday, October 5, 2025, a tradition inspired by St. Francis of Assisi, whose feast day is celebrated on the 4th of October.  The blessing was held outside Immaculate Conception Church in Calais.

Father Roland read passages from the creation story in the book of Genesis, as well as Psalm 8, whose refrain is:  O, Lord our God, how wonderful your name in all the earth! 

He blessed Benjie, Pongo and Coboo, and their owners who were present for the blessing.