In total, 100 gallons of holy water was spread across the town and nearby farms, according to the diocese. In addition, parishioners brought water from home to be blessed by Rev. Matthew Barzare.
L'Eryn Detraz, a Cow Island native who is a missionary stationed in Ohio, is credited with the idea for the blessing, The Daily Advertiser reported.
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