Our Lady of the Lake Health Announces Annual Blessing of the Pets
October 03, 2022
In honor of the Feast Day of St. Francis of Assisi, Our Lady of the Lake Health is hosting its annual pet blessing for the community and their animals on Sunday, October 9. The public is invited to bring their pets and families to this celebration of St. Francis’ love for all of God’s creation. All pets are welcome to attend and receive a blessing.
St. Francis is the patron saint of nature, animals and of Our Lady of the Lake Health’s founders, the Franciscan Missionaries of Our Lady. The blessing of animals is a tradition that originated in the 13th century in remembrance of St. Francis, who believed all animals should be treated with dignity and respect.
The community is invited to attend one of the following blessings around the Baton Rouge area on October 9:
- Ascension: 1125 W. Highway 30, Gonzales, LA 70737 Blessing will be performed at 2 p.m.
- Assumption: 135 Hwy. 402, Napoleonville, LA 70390 Blessing will be performed at 12 p.m.
- Baton Rouge: Perkins Surgery Center - 9032 Perkins Rd, Baton Rouge, LA 70810 Blessing will be performed at 2 p.m.
Please leash or secure your pet for their protection as well as other pets and owners.
About Our Lady of the Lake Health
Our Lady of the Lake Health is a not-for-profit Catholic healthcare ministry based in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, with more than 7,500 employees committed to serving the Capital Region and building a healthy community through excellence in patient care and education. With an 800-bed Regional Medical Center, a dedicated Children’s Hospital, a 78-bed hospital in Gonzales, Louisiana, two freestanding emergency rooms in outlying parishes, and a 600+ provider Physician Group, Our Lady of the Lake Health provides comprehensive healthcare services for common to complex conditions. Our Lady of the Lake Regional Medical Center is a primary teaching site for graduate medical education programs in partnership with LSU, and is recognized in the areas of heart and vascular, trauma and emergency care, stroke, cancer care, minimally invasive procedures, and more. Our Lady of the Lake is part of the Franciscan Missionaries of Our Lady Health System and is driven by its mission to serve all God’s people, especially those most in need. For more information, visit ololrmc.com.