Preschool 3s through eighth grade participated in the longtime tradition of the Blessing of the Animals Friday at St. John’s Episcopal School. They had about 75 different animals. There were a few ...

A Goffstown church is holding a public Blessing of the Animals ceremony on Friday, the feast day of Saint Francis, who was the patron saint of animals. St. Matthew’s Episcopal Church invites people to ...

The website for October 4th’s World Animal Day observance reports animal-related news from areas as far flung as Rwanda, Ecuador, Honduras and Ireland. Closer to home, several local churches and ...

LONGVIEW, Texas (KLTV) - A blessing of the animals took place Friday morning at Trinity School of Texas. Students and community members brought their pets out to be blessed Friday morning. This is a ...

SAN FRANCISCO (KRON) — It’s that time of the year again. On Friday, San Francisco’s four-legged residents gathered for St. Anthony Foundation’s beloved annual “Blessing of the Animals” event. People ...

Animals have been part of religious traditions for centuries. From ancient temples to modern-day churches and shrines, they are respected as creatures created by the divine. Their presence in sacred ...