The Neighbourhood’s Favourite Tradition Returns!
Friday, October 2, 2026 at 11:00am
Outdoors – Weather Permitting or inside the Chapel of St. James-The-Less.
️Join us for the Blessing of the Animals, a beloved tradition that brings together our community each year in celebration of the Feast of St. Francis of Assisi, the patron saint of animals and all creation.
This meaningful service invites people of all ages to bring their pets -furry, feathered, scaled, or hooved-, to receive a blessing as we give thanks for the special role animals play in our lives and in God’s creation.
A joyful celebration that brings our neighbourhood together, full of wagging tails, warm hearts, and the shared love of God’s creatures.
All are welcome: pets and people alike.
Some of the best moments from last year’s Blessing of the Animals celebration
