Blessing of the Pets

Churches around the world will celebrate something that St. Francis of Assisi started almost 800 years ago: blessing our animals. It was Francis who first introduced the idea that human beings are only one of a myriad of creations of God and all are blessed in God's "eyes."

Bring your pet for this annual event where we take time to celebrate the relationships we have with our pets. Make sure your pet is on a leash or in a carrier. If your pet doesn’t like crowds, you are welcome to bring a picture for the blessing.