In October, people all over the world celebrate the feast day (Oct. 4) of St. Francis of Assisi. St. Francis is known as the patron saint of animals, and his life of love and service is followed by the Hospital Sisters of St. Francis, the founding institute of Hospital Sisters Health System (HSHS).
In honor of the Feast of St. Francis, HSHS St. Mary’s Hospital Medical Center in Green Bay, HSHS St. Nicholas Hospital in Sheboygan and HSHS St. Clare Memorial Hospital in Oconto Falls will host “Blessing of the Animals” events – free and open to the public.
Pets of all kinds – and their people – are welcome to these outdoor, Ecumenical events. All animals in attendance must be on a leash, and pet owners must clean up after their pets. Community members are also welcomed to bring photos of their pets to be blessed.
HSHS St. Mary’s Hospital Medical Center, 1726 Shawano Ave., Green Bay
- 1 p.m.
- Sunday, Oct. 2
- Event to be held in far west parking lot.
- Parking: Far west parking lot closest to Shawano Ave., immediately to your right as you turn into the parking lot.
HSHS St. Nicholas Hospital, 3100 Superior Ave., Sheboygan
- 1 p.m.
- Sunday, Oct. 2
- Event to be held in parking lot, west of Chapel.
- Parking: Enter through Superior Avenue entrance. Proceed and use road around the parking lot to Chapel Entrance.
HSHS St. Clare Memorial Hospital, 855 S. Main St., Oconto Falls
- 1 p.m.
- Sunday, Oct. 9
- Event to be held on South lawn.
- Parking: Use Entrance 6 off County Hwy I.
