A free community event for pets of all religious backgrounds and their owners in celebration of the Feast of St. Francis of Assisi, the Patron Saint of Animals. Blessing of good health and well-being, following all social distancing guidelines, will take place on the St. Joseph Church Field . All animals must be leashed or in a crate. If your animal can’t make it, you can bring photos of them! 

In celebration of the Feast of St. Francis of Assisi, the Patron Saint of Animals, parishioners, family and friends and all pet owners are invited to attend St. Joseph’s Blessing of the Animals on Saturday, October 3, at 10 a.m. The blessing will take place in the field adjacent to the church located at 1500 Linden Ave. in Carpinteria. Participants are invited to bring their well-behaved pets - including cats, dogs, turtles, fish, guinea pigs and other pets - to receive a blessing of good health and well-being. All others are invited to enjoy this special moment with all God’s “creatures great and small”. For people who are uncomfortable bringing a pet, they can bring a photograph or drawing for the blessing. Pets and other animals not on leash are to be brought in carriers for safety or convenience. Children can also bring their favorite stuffed animals and dolls to receive a blessing.