About 40 dogs were blessed by the Rev. Larry Sanders, as animal blessing events take place around this time of the year to mark the Feast Day of St. Francis of Assisi, patron saint of animals and ...

New Yorkers feel blessed by the unconditional love their pets give them every day. But once a year, it’s the animals’ turn to be blessed. Next Sunday, Oct. 7, is the day to remember St.… ...

St. Francis of Assisi, also known as "Father Francis," was an Italian religious figure and mystic from the 12th and 13th centuries, revered as the patron saint of animals and ecology.

TWIN FALLS • All creatures large and small are invited to be blessed at the 10th Annual Blessing of the Animals at the Episcopal Church of the Ascension in Twin Falls. The free public event at 3 ...

I was delighted to learn that the newly elected pope chose for himself the name of St. Francis of Assisi, generally known as patron saint of the animals. Indeed, Catholic and Anglican churches hold ...

For Catholics, Oct. 4 is a day to celebrate the patron saint of animals and ecology, Saint Francis of Assisi. It’s tradition to celebrate the saint’s love for animals of all shapes and sizes ...

HAMPSTEAD — Whether it is the companionship of a dear cat or dog, ... St. Christopher’s Episcopal Church in Hampstead is hosting some special events to remember the Patron Saint of Animals, ...

Saint Francis of Assisi is known as the patron saint of animals and the environment. 0:39 A dog at the Saint Francis of Assisi Church blessing on Sunday, Oct. 2.

The Leaders of Franciscan Engagement Club (L.I.F.E) hosted the 11th annual Blessings of the Animals at the high school in honor of the Feast of St. Francis, the patron saint of animals.