It was Alta the dog that knew before any of us that Bill Murphy was taking his final breath. St. Francis of Assisi said, "If ...

The saint of Friday, October 4th, is Saint Francis of Assisi, born with the name Giovanni di Pietro di Bernardone in Assisi.

“We [Franciscans] were the original troubadours of God,” said the Franciscan Friars of the Renewal priest, known more ...

It wasn’t exactly Noah’s Ark, but the parking lot of St. Patrick School in Newry was filled with dogs, geckos and even an ...

Ascension Lutheran Church in Franklin Square offered a blessing for animals as part of the Feast of St. Francis of Assisi.

Eminem, Whoopi Goldberg, Jim Carrey, Charlie Sheen, Priscilla Presley and more have became grandparents before turning 55.

Dr. John Trippy is a retired Oral Maxillofacial Surgeon. He bought the church, which dates back to 1895, to ensure it would ...

St. Francis of Assisi Parish has two events planned this week in honor of its namesake. On Friday, which is St. Francis’ ...

The Blessing of the Animals will be at 3 p.m. on Oct. 6, at the APL shelter, 1001 Taintor Road in Springfield. This longtime ...

Wednesday during the Blessing of the Animals at St. Agnes School. On Sunday, at 3 p.m., St. Eustace Episcopal Church, 2450 ...

In the first week of October, churches around the world bless animals to honor the life of Saint Francis of Assisi. In ...

In celebration of St. Francis of Assisi, who was known for his love of animals, OSF HealthCare St. Francis Hospital & Medical Group will be hosting a special blessing just for pets open to the ...