Event Overview: Blessing of the Pets
Date: Friday, October 2, 2026
Location: Academy of the Sacred Heart and Berchman’s Academy, Grand Coteau
Event Description:
The Blessing of the Pets took place on October 2, 2026, at the Sacred Heart Academy, where Monsignor Keith Derouen officiated the ceremony, providing blessings to pets brought by students and their families.
Gallery Highlights:
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- Description: A pair of dog friends are happy after being blessed by Monsignor Keith Derouen.
- Credit: Robin May
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- Description: Monsignor Keith Derouen blesses pets at the event.
- Credit: Robin May
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- Description: Monsignor Keith Derouen blesses horses in the barn.
- Credit: Robin May
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- Description: Monsignor Keith Derouen blesses pets.
- Credit: Robin May
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- Description: Monsignor Keith Derouen blesses pets at the ceremony.
- Credit: Robin May
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- Description: Monsignor Keith Derouen blesses horses in the barn.
- Credit: Robin May
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- Description: James Parker, 3, and his mother Lori Muse hang out with Echo the dog and Archie the pony.
- Credit: Robin May
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- Description: Student Jailyn Latiolais pets Roxy after the blessing.
- Credit: Robin May
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- Description: From left, students hang out after the ceremony.
- Credit: Robin May
Summary
The Blessing of the Pets event fostered community spirit and showcased the bond between the pets and their owners, making it a delightful day filled with joy and companionship.
