The Feast of St. Francis is October 4. Transitus, usually celebrated on October 3, is the commemoration of the death and New Life of St. Francis. Here are just a few of the events scheduled to take place this week in honor of our founder:
October 1:
At Bellarmine University in Louisville, KY
Friars will celebrate Transitus at 9 p.m. at Our Lady of the Woods Chapel
October 3:
Transitus Celebrations
The Basilica and National Shrine of Our Lady of Consolation in Carey, OH at 7 p.m.
Mount St. Francis Chapel, Mt. St. Francis, IN at 7 p.m.
Holy Cross Retreat Center, Mesilla Park, NM at 7 p.m.
Our Lady of Guadalupe Shrine, Tortugas, NM at 5:30 p.m.
St. Anthony of Padua Parish, Clarksville, IN at 5 p.m.
Pet Blessings
St. Joseph University Parish, Terre Haute, IN at 10 a.m.
St. Bonaventure Church, Bloomington, MN at 10 a.m.
Feast of St. Francis Pitch-in Dinner
St. Anthony Parish, Clarksville, IN 6 to 8 p.m.
October 4:
Celebrating 150 Years at St. Benedict: A dinner and 3D video “virtual tour” of the Basilica of St. Francis of Assisi at the Indiana Theatre, Terre Haute, In
Pet Blessings
St. Mary Catholic Church, Lanesville, IN at 9 a.m.
St. Mary in Navilleton, IN 12:30 p.m.
St. Elizabeth Ann Seton, Louisville, KY at 2 p.m.
Incarnation Church, Louisville, KY at 1:30 p.m.
Our Lady of Guadalupe Shrine and Parish, Tortugas, NM at 1 p.m.
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