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Bishop John J. Ward conducting Blessing of Animals service on Olvera Street, Los Angeles, 1971

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Title: Bishop John J. Ward conducting Blessing of Animals service on Olvera Street, Los Angeles, 1971
Contributor: Olender, Ben
Date Created and/or Issued: April 11, 1971
1971-04-11
Publication Information: Los Angeles Times
Contributing Institution: UCLA, Library Special Collections, Charles E. Young Research Library
Collection: Los Angeles Times Photographic Archives
Rights Information: US
UCLA Library Special Collections, A1713 Charles E. Young Research Library, Box 951575, Los Angeles, CA 90095-1575. Email: spec-coll@library.ucla.edu. Phone: (310) 825-4988
Description: OLD TRADITION--Roman Catholic Bishop John J. Ward, right, blesses young burro belonging to Frank Hauslik during Saturday's Blessing of Animals at Olvera Street. Tradition dates back to 356, when St. Anthony, patron saint of animal kingdom, first blessed animals for their fertility and health. A parade preceded blessing.
Type: image
Format: b&w negative
Identifier: uclalat_1429_b675_267347
ark:/21198/zz0002w659
Language: No linguistic content
Subject: Catholic Church--Bishops
Events
People
Benediction
Catholic Church--Liturgy
Religion
Olvera Street (Los Angeles, Calif.)
Prayers for animals
Ward, John J., 1920-
Source: Los Angeles Times Photographic Collection

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