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October 6, 2025 – Each year in October, Catholics around the world celebrate the feast day of St. Francis of Assisi. To honor St. Francis, the patron saint of animals, HSHS St. Mary’s Hospital invites the community and their pets to a Pet Blessing on Thursday, Oct. 9,
The event will be held at 5:30 p.m. at the St. Mary’s Cancer Care Center, 1990 E. Lake Shore Dr.
Father Amal Roche will perform the blessing. All hospital colleagues and community members are invited to bring their pet for a blessing. All animals must be on a leash, and pet owners are responsible for cleaning up after their pets.
