blessing of the animals – Our Lady Queen of Martyrs

Blessing of the Animals 2025

Posted on October 9, 2025October 21, 2025 by All News & Events

We were paw-sitively overwhelmed by the turnout for our Blessing of the Animals on October 4, St. Francis of Assisi Day! Because so many of you participated in this special celebration, we are sharing the many photos by Denise DeMaria,...Read More

Pet Blessings in Honor of St. Francis of Assisi

Posted on October 11, 2024 by All News & Events

The annual blessing of the animals was held on October 4, 2024, the feast day of St. Francis of Assisi, patron saint of animals. It was a picture-perfect day, too, for this happy occasion. Father Passenant and Father Antonin blessed...Read More

Blessing of the Animals 2023

Posted on October 6, 2023December 21, 2023 by All News & Events

Fr. Antonin gave the verbal blessing and a sprinkling of holy water on the dogs, cats, and bird present on October 4. Students from the Religious Education afternoon class came outside to the plaza to learn a lesson about St....Read More

Blessing of the Animals 2022

Posted on October 6, 2022October 6, 2022 by All News & Events

The weather was inclement but it couldn't put a damper on this very popular annual event. Our Blessing of the Animals gathering was held inside the church vestibule on Tuesday afternoon, October 4, 2022. Many of our four-legged friends came...Read More