Saint Francis of Assisi

‘Blessing of the Pets’ Scheduled For October 7 in Lufkin
‘Blessing of the Pets’ Scheduled For October 7 in Lufkin
‘Blessing of the Pets’ Scheduled For October 7 in Lufkin
Giovanni Francesco di Bernardone was never ordained as a priest, but is revered as one of the most notable religious figures in history. He was pronounced the patron saint of animals in the year 1228 (Saint Francis of Assisi), and because of this it is customary for churches to conduct services for animals, blessing them on the Sunday nearest to the anniversay of the death of Saint Francis on Octo