OSF HealthCare to hold Blessing of Animals

In celebration of St. Francis of Assisi, who was known for his love of animals, OSF HealthCare will be hosting a special blessing just for pets. The ceremony is open to the community.

Times, dates and locations for I-80 OSF locations are:

OSF Saint Paul Medical Center, Mendota: 1401 E. 12 St., Friday, October 4, Serenity Garden. Pets and parents will come and go for blessings between 1:30 - 3 p.m.

OSF Saint Elizabeth Medical Center Ottawa: 1100 East Norris Dr., Friday, October 4, from noon - 1 p.m. The ceremony will be held in the Gazebo on the east side of the hospital by the Rehab parking lot.

OSF Center for Health Streator: 111 Spring St., Friday, October 4, from 10 - 11 a.m. The ceremony will be held in the parking lot located northwest of the Center for Health off Tyler Street.

OSF Saint Elizabeth Medical Center Peru: 925 West St, Friday, October 4, from 9:30 - 10:30 a.m. Location will be outside the West Entrance of hospital.

We ask that all pets be brought on a leash or in a carrier.