Catholic churches around the world hold the annual blessings of pets on the feast day of St. Francis of Assisi, the patron saint of animals. (religion.blogs.cnn.com)
Church and community members are invited to bring cats, dogs, birds, reptiles and other well - behaved animal companions to celebrate the important roles that animals have in people's lives, as well as to honor St. Francis of Assisi, patron saint of animals and the environment. (articles.orlandosentinel.com)
Phase Two of Julie's Way will be paving a walkway from the bridge that will lead to a courtyard with a statue of St. Francis of Assisi, the patron saint of animals. (berksarl.org)