To mark St. Francis of Assisi's feast day, St. Thérèse of Lisieux and St. Matthew Parishes are sponsoring a pilgrimage to the St. Anthony Franciscan Monastery in Kennebunk
The Portland Peninsula & Island Parishes will offer the Blessing of the Animals at St. Louis Church in Portland and St. Christopher Church on Peaks Island.
In commemoration of the passing of Saint Francis from earthly life to eternal life, Bishop James will lead a Transitus service at the St. Anthony Franciscan Monastery.
The Feast of St. Francis of Assisi is celebrated each year on October 4, which also marks the conclusion of the Season of Creation. The Season of Creation begins with the World Day of Prayer for the Season of Creation on September 1.
On the Feast Day of St. Francis of Assisi, all are invited to join Bishop James Ruggieri and the Franciscan community for a Mass at the St. Anthony Franciscan Monastery.
The Portland Peninsula & Island Parishes will offer the Blessing of the Animals at St.Louis Church in Portland and St. Christopher Church on Peaks Island.
To commemorate the Feast Day of St. Francis of Assisi, St. Thérèse of Lisieux Parish will hold the Blessing of the Animals at Holy Family Church in Sanford.