St. Anthony Shrine’s Blessing of the Animals
Summer Street Plaza
10 Summer Street,
Boston,
MA
St. Anthony Shrine will host a Blessing of the Animals on October 4, 2026, from 2:30–3:45 p.m., welcoming well-behaved pets that are leashed or safely crated. The event will include a general blessing followed by individual blessings for each animal.
Pet owners who cannot bring their animals may bring a photograph or ashes instead. Those unable to attend in person can also submit their pets online to receive a blessing from the St. Anthony Shrine Friars.
