St. Francis of Assisi’s Feast Day is on October 4. In honor of his life and witness, the National Shrine will bring his relic from the Apparition Oratory to the Apparition Chapel for Veneration that day. Personal veneration is available for the hour before the 11 a.m. Mass.
All are welcome to attend and pray with this great Saint on his Feast Day!
St. Francis is the patron saint of the environment, animals, and birds.