Blessing of Animals Service and Harvest Thanksgiving | Diocese of Leeds

The Catholic Church across Yorkshire's historic West Riding since 1878

The Catholic Church across Yorkshire's historic West Riding since 1878

FOUR Seasons of Creation: Laudato Si’ Mini-Pilgrimage for Autumn & Blessing of Animals at St Benedict’s, Garforth

On the Feast of St Francis of Assisi in the Catholic Church’s Season of Creation, there was a Laudato Si’ Mini-Pilgrimage to St Benedict’s Church in Garforth. Fr Henry Longbottom celebrated a Mass of Harvest Thanksgiving – and a Blessing of the...

Laudato Si’ Mini-Pilgrimage for the Autumn Season of Creation!

On the Feast of St Francis of Assisi ALL are welcome to attend our Diocese of Leeds Laudato Si’ Mini-Pilgrimage for Autumn 2025: celebrating ‘FOUR Seasons of Creation’ in this Holy Year of Jubilee! The Blessing of Animals Liturgy and Service of...