Celebrating St. Francis of Assisi with a Special Pet Blessing

On October 4th, our St. Joseph School community celebrated the Feast of St. Francis of Assisi with a special blessing of the animals. St. Francis is known for his love of all God's creation, making this a wonderful opportunity to celebrate the special place animals hold in our lives.

With beautiful weather on our side, Fr. Mano joined us to offer prayers and blessings for a variety of beloved pets. From dogs and cats to pigs, bunnies, fish, and turtles, there was quite a wonderful assortment of God's creatures!

Fr. Mano shared some meaningful words about the blessing, reminding us of the beauty of God's creation and our responsibility to care for all living things. It was a lovely reminder that God's love extends to all of creation and that we are called to treat every living creature with kindness and respect.

We are grateful to Fr. Mano for sharing this special moment with our students and families.

May St. Francis of Assisi continue to inspire us to appreciate, respect, and care for all of God's wonderful creations!