Deacon Mike Dvorak reads a prayer for the animals and the families gathered during a Blessing of the Animals service in honor of Saint Francis of Assisi, at Saint Joseph Catholic Community on Saturday ...

You are able to gift 5 more articles this month. Anyone can access the link you share with no account required. Learn more. In celebration of the Feast Day of St. Francis of Assisi, more than 20 ...

Commemorating World Animal Day on October 4, an author’s note explains, Kirk (Rhino in the House) wishes peace to the inhabitants of earth, sea, and sky, and he entreats readers to remember that these ...

Saint Francis is the patron saint of all animals, and, in honor of the Feast of St. Francis, Saint Mark’s Episcopal Church in Johnstown held a Blessing of the Animals event Saturday in the church ...