Deacon Mike Dvorak lays his hand on Chewy, a 14-year-old Yorkshire Terrier, accompanied by owner Jarvis Abellana of Sykesville, during a Blessing of the Animals service in honor of Saint Francis ...

From left, Deacon Kevin Garvey of Deerfield offers a holy water blessing to pets held by Amy and Patrick Gleeson of Northbrook. The pets are two guinea pigs.

Deacon Hill's story is full of resilience and patience. The 6-foot-3 260-pound quarterback is slated to make his first career start on Saturday when Iowa welcomes in Purdue for Homecoming.

Deacon Frazier Tom Smith is retiring from his music ministry on a high note. Having been with Calvary Baptist Church for 65 years, community members say they will miss hearing him on Sunday.

Deacon Rich Mueller of St. Mary of the Falls Catholic Church prays over Luigi, his owners Jim and Judy Vassel and all those at the Blessing of the Animals service in Olmsted Falls.

In this light, how would a bishop, priest or deacon properly bless such couples, as couples, while not being deceptive about the intention of such a blessing or insulting them and creating a ...

Deacon Karen Kelly at Grace Lutheran Church says the Blessing Box was created by Phillipsburg High School students. "They do woodworking and they built this Blessing Box.

Long Island Nassau Blessing of the Fleet kicks off boating season at the Freeport Yacht Club Deacon Ralph Muscente of Saint Christopher Church in Baldwin blesses a boat on Sunday. Credit: Rick ...