Blessing of the Animals
October 4
1:30 p.m.
Location
HSHS St. John's Hospital Pavilion Lawn 800 E Carpenter St | SpringfieldSunday, October 4, 2026 | 1:30 p.m.
As part of Feast of St. Francis Week 2026, HSHS St. John's Hospital invites you to a special Blessing of the Animals celebrating the life of our great patron, St. Francis of Assisi, during this Jubilee Year.
St. Francis is the patron saint of animals and nature because his love of creation led him to call all created things, animals, plants, and elements, his "brothers and sisters" in God.
Please join us for a Pet Blessing, as we honor the HSHS Franciscan heritage by ministering to our animal brothers and sisters.
Pets must be properly restrained.