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Yorktown churches celebrate annual Blessing of the Animals

Co-pastor Rev. Chip Low blesses dogs during the Blessing of the Animals at First Presbyterian Church of Yorktown on Oct. 4.

Co-pastor Rev. Chip Low blesses dogs during the Blessing of the Animals at First Presbyterian Church of Yorktown on Oct. 4.

Photo: Emrin Leclair

Residents also were invited to bring photos of their pets.

Residents also were invited to bring photos of their pets.

Photo: Emrin Leclair

Co-pastor Rev. Chip Low blesses an animal during the Blessing of the Animals at First Presbyterian Church of Yorktown on Oct. 4.

Co-pastor Rev. Chip Low blesses an animal during the Blessing of the Animals at First Presbyterian Church of Yorktown on Oct. 4.

Photo: Emrin Leclair

Charlie came with his family, Holly Denisco and her children, Darcy, 8, and Tyler, 6, to St. Patrick’s Church on Oct. 3.

Charlie came with his family, Holly Denisco and her children, Darcy, 8, and Tyler, 6, to St. Patrick’s Church on Oct. 3.

Photo: Tabitha Pearson Marshall

Rosalia and Ralph Mangeone with Vincenzo at St. Pat’s.

Rosalia and Ralph Mangeone with Vincenzo at St. Pat’s.

Photo: Tabitha Pearson Marshall

Crackers and Ruby get to know each other.

Crackers and Ruby get to know each other.

Photo: Tabitha Pearson Marshall

Bob and Regina Hall with Crackers on Oct. 3.

Bob and Regina Hall with Crackers on Oct. 3.

Photo: Tabitha Pearson Marshall

Maria Catalina and Cinnamon get a blessing at St. Pat’s.

Maria Catalina and Cinnamon get a blessing at St. Pat’s.

Photo: Tabitha Pearson Marshall

Richard Badurski with Abby

Richard Badurski with Abby

Photo: Tabitha Pearson Marshall

Lila gets her blessing from Deacon Richard Scheibe

Lila gets her blessing from Deacon Richard Scheibe

Photo: Tabitha Pearson Marshall

Rosemary DeCapua brings Bear for a blessing

Rosemary DeCapua brings Bear for a blessing

Photo: Tabitha Pearson Marshall

Maryanne and Jay Boyer bring Leo for a blessing.

Maryanne and Jay Boyer bring Leo for a blessing.

Photo: Tabitha Pearson Marshall

Casenova waits for his turn for a blessing.

Casenova waits for his turn for a blessing.

Photo: Tabitha Pearson Marshall

Stella

Photo: Tabitha Pearson Marshall

The Blessing of the Animals at First Presbyterian Church of Yorktown took place on Oct. 4.

The Blessing of the Animals at First Presbyterian Church of Yorktown took place on Oct. 4.

Photo: Emrin Leclair

Co-pastor Rev. Tami Seidel blesses a dog during the Blessing of the Animals at First Presbyterian Church of Yorktown on Oct. 4.

Co-pastor Rev. Tami Seidel blesses a dog during the Blessing of the Animals at First Presbyterian Church of Yorktown on Oct. 4.

Photo: Emrin Leclair

The Blessing of the Animals at First Presbyterian Church of Yorktown took place on Oct. 4.

The Blessing of the Animals at First Presbyterian Church of Yorktown took place on Oct. 4.

Photo: Emrin Leclair

Co-pastor Rev. Tami Seidel blesses a dog during the Blessing of the Animals at First Presbyterian Church of Yorktown on Oct. 4.

Co-pastor Rev. Tami Seidel blesses a dog during the Blessing of the Animals at First Presbyterian Church of Yorktown on Oct. 4.

Photo: Emrin Leclair

The Blessing of the Animals at First Presbyterian Church of Yorktown took place on Oct. 4.

The Blessing of the Animals at First Presbyterian Church of Yorktown took place on Oct. 4.

Photo: Emrin Leclair

The Blessing of the Animals at First Presbyterian Church of Yorktown took place on Oct. 4.

The Blessing of the Animals at First Presbyterian Church of Yorktown took place on Oct. 4.

Photo: Emrin Leclair

The Blessing of the Animals at First Presbyterian Church of Yorktown took place on Oct. 4.

The Blessing of the Animals at First Presbyterian Church of Yorktown took place on Oct. 4.

Photo: Emrin Leclair

Posted Sunday, October 4, 2026 8:18 pm

By Halston Media Staff

Yorktown residents gathered over the weekend as St. Patrick’s Church and First Presbyterian Church of Yorktown held their annual Blessing of the Animals, welcoming pets and their owners for prayers and a special blessing.

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St. Patrick's Church, First Presbyterian Church of Yorktown, Yorktown Heights, Town of Yorktown

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