Father Grob blesses Nami, a Norwegian forest cat, held by owner Bob Mitchell, OFS. Father Jeffrey Grob held a pet blessing in front of St. Celestine School on Saturday afternoon. | Jon Langham~for Sun-Times Media

Father Grob sprinkles holy water on pets and their owners as he begins the pet blessing ceremony. Father Jeffrey Grob held a pet blessing in front of St. Celestine School on Saturday afternoon. | Jon Langham~for Sun-Times Media

ohn and Melinda Orlando brought their pet dog Jacques to be blessed on their 50th wedding anniversary. Father Jeffrey Grob held a pet blessing in front of St. Celestine School on Saturday afternoon. | Jon Langham~for Sun-Times Media

Donna Kerr holds her dog Annie as Father Grob offers her a blessing. Father Jeffrey Grob held a pet blessing in front of St. Celestine School on Saturday afternoon. | Jon Langham~for Sun-Times Media