2024 Blessing of the Animals

October 5, 2024 @ 10:30AM — 11:30AM Central Time (US & Canada) Add to Calendar

Statue of St. Benedict at St. Paul's Monastery: 2675 Benet Rd St Paul, MN 55109 Get Directions

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All creatures great and small invited to St. Paul's Monastery!

The Benedictine Sisters of St. Paul's Monastery welcome all to an ecumenical blessing of our animal companions on Saturday, October 5 at 10:30am. St. Benedict is renowned for his protective spirit, symbolizing guardianship and care for all creatures. Bring your beloved pets to receive blessings for their well-being and happiness.

SEVERAL FUN SPONSORSHIP LEVELS AVAILABLE: Event Sponsor ($250); Bandana Sponsor ($50); Benedictine Medal Sponsor ($50). Click "SPONSOR OUR EVENT" on the right under "REGISTER" for more information.


Gather outdoors at the Monastery near the statue of St. Benedict on the north side near the cemetery between 10:30-11:00amm. The brief service is from 11:00-11:30am followed by individual blessing of pets by area clergy.

Monastery pet bandanas (small and larger size) are available for all guests in addition to a Benedictine medal of protection for pet collars.


Attendance is free! All are welcome to attend. Registration is encouraged to help plan for hospitality but not required.


We will be collecting non-perishable pet food items at our event to support Harriet's Haven for Pets, a part of the Great Dreams Campaign from Tubman. To make a donation directly to Harriet's Haven, please visit: Harriet's Haven for Pets | GiveMN and for more information, please contact Dana Nelson at dnelson@tubman.org.



A big thank you to our sponsors!

Benedictine Medal Sponsor
Kathleen Matter
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