Bring all of your pets and other animals for a special blessing flowing deep from within the Franciscan tradition! Please bring your leashed animals to the Piazza in front of the Shrine!
St. Francis of Assisi was called by “Sister Death” on the evening of October 3, 1226. Join the Franciscan Friars, Franciscan Sisters and Secular Franciscans in this annual commemoration of the passage of St. Francis from this life to eternity. Join us as we keep this vigil in reading, song, and prayer!