Feast Day of St. Francis (Blessing of the Animals) - National Cathedral - Oct. 7, 2012

Washington, D.C.

October 7, 2012 - 2:30pm

WASHINGTON—Washington National Cathedral continues its annual tradition of blessing animals on October 7, 2012, in honor of the feast day of Saint Francis of Assisi. St. Francis, the patron saint of animals, frequently preached to them in his ministry. The Cathedral will welcome special guests Lois Wye from the Washington Animal Rescue League, Lisa LaFontaine, President of Washington Humane Society, and Victoria Strang from the Humane Society of the United States.

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All pets and their caretakers are invited to attend and participate. The Animal Rescue League will have a pet adoption van on site and the Humane Society will have some animals available for adoption for those looking to provide a home for an animal in need.
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