Blessing of Animals (Outdoor Program)

September 25, 1:30pm-3:00pm (Central Time)

Donations appreciated. Preregistration is required.

Location: Assisi Heights Canticle Park (1001 14th Street NW, Rochester, MN 55901) Click here for map.

A Festival of Animals! Come feathered, furry, or finned! Come join other animal lovers to celebrate the special grace that pets bring to our community. Whether your paws are padded, hoofed or webbed – all are welcome!

Arrive with the ‘Top Dog’ or the ‘Purrfect Feline’ and you will leave with your tail waggin’ friend and a blessed attitude. All are winners of a genuine blessing at “Assisi’s Best in Show!”

Animal Whisperers will conduct the blessings in Canticle Park at Assisi Heights.

In the event of inclement weather, program may be rescheduled. Please check for updates prior to the program.

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Events taking place outdoors will be held in Assisi Heights Canticle Park & the surrounding grounds. Entry into the Assisi Heights building is not permitted at this time. Please park in the Canticle Park parking lot & join the group in the grassy area. Despite the signage, we are open for limited sponsored events only, so you will still see the closure signs at the entrance to Assisi Heights. All participants are requested to wear their masks while on Assisi Heights property. Participants should refrain from attending if experiencing any symptoms of COVID-19 or other illness or have been exposed to any persons infected with COVID-19. (Event is subject to updated COVID-19 guidelines.)