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.

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.

Pastor Jason Wells blessed dogs, cats, and a chicken. The blessings help to build community. Pastor blessed dogs, cats, and a chicken. Skip to content. NOWCAST News 9 Daybreak.

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 ...

Father Peter J. Van Hook blesses a dog as his own pet, Schultz the Magnificent, right, says hello during the annual Blessing of the Animals at St. Mary’s Church in Provo on Saturday, Oct. 1, 2011.

The small gathering of humans and pets was inspired by the patron saint of animals, St. Francis of Assisi. Kids greeted dogs, sang songs, and watched as pets were blessed by church leaders.

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Oct. 4 is the Feast of Saint Francis of Assisi, the patron saint of animals. Pet blessings have become an annual tradition, including on campus at Marquette University.