It was a dog's world at College Chapel Thursday, Oct. 3, as Elon students, faculty and staff brought their pets to the annual Blessing of the Animals. Details...
Father John Ruffo, Franciscan Friar and campus minister for Elon’s Catholic Campus Ministry, celebrated the annual Franciscan tradition of the Blessing of Animals at College Chapel Oct. 3. About a dozen students, faculty and staff brought their pets, or pictures of them, to the service to be blessed.
Among the pet owners and animals who attended the service was Emma Sanders, study abroad and international student advisor. She brought Chloe, her miniature Yorkshire Terrier, to the service outside Whitley Auditorium.
Sharon Spray, assistant professor of political science, stopped by with her dogs, Brutus and Sadie.
St. Francis of Assisi is the patron saint of animals.