Virginia Episcopalian Magazine Fall 2012 Issue | Page 16

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These constant companions are a real church presence – and often an
extension of a priest’s ministry. We invited churches to share with us their
church pets, and the response was overwhelming. Here’s just a glimpse at
some of the canine companions of the Diocese of Virginia.

St. James’, Leesburg
Maggie, the Rev. Kate
Bryant’s Portuguese Water
Dog, shares her hospitality
with church visitors.

Trinity, Upperville
The dogs of Trinity, Upperville
include Zuzu, the Boxer/
Lab mix belonging to parish
administrator Beth Rogers;
Belgian Malinois Piper with
his owner, the Rev. Rob Banse
Jr., rector; and Blue Heeler/
Australian Shepherd Madison,
who belongs to administrative
assistant Betsy Crenshaw.

St. Thomas’, Orange
The Rev. Lin Hutton brings her Rat Terrier,
Mai Tai, to work.

St. John’s, Tappahannock
Lucy offers after-hours protection
at St. John’s, and is well known by
members of the parish.

Mayo Memorial
Church House
Emma is Bishop Johnston’s
Beagle mix.

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Virginia Episcopalian / Fall 2012