Patron Saint of Cats, St Gertrude of Nivelles, has her feast day today

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My Catholic confirmation name is Frances, after St Francis of Assisi, patron saint of animals.

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Author: Janet Carr

Fashion, beauty and animal loving language consultant from South Africa living in Stockholm, Sweden.

5 thoughts

  1. I had to google to find out what a Catholic confirmation name. I think it’s a great concept.

    Janet, Carmilla5, as the proud guardian of a 13-year old mixed breed mutt I salute you both!

  2. Mine is Frances also for exactly that reason. I don’t like it as a name but I only like animals as a kid! Good Catholic girls eh?
    Cheers Janet
    Lisa xx

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