El Pueblo Blessing of the Animals

Angelenos had the opportunity to bring their furry family members to El Pueblo for a special blessing. This is the first time this yearly event returns since 2019. For a list of family-friendly events or to plan your visit go to: ElPueblo.LACity.org.

Easter blessings for animals in Los Angeles

During Easter, animals of all kinds have been blessed in Los Angeles for good health since at least 1930. The practice is continued to this day. This included dogs, cats, birds and other animals

Midnight Mission’s Easter Celebration To Return After Two-Year Absence

The Midnight Mission will again hold its Easter Celebration today after it was canceled for two years because of restrictions imposed to stop the spread of the coronavirus.

Chiens, serpents, lamas… à Los Angeles, les animaux se font bénir pour Pâques

Une fois par an, les habitants de Los Angeles peuvent faire bénir leurs animaux lors d’une cérémonie ayant lieu la veille du dimanche de Pâques. Ce samedi 16 avril, u n carnaval de chiens, montons, serpents et lamas californiens a fait la queue pour recevoir de l’eau bénite. Objectif : garder la santé.

A day at Placita Olvera!

Vuelve bendición de animales a la Placita Olvera tras dos años de suspensión por la pandemia

Francisco Zetino trajo a su tortuga Anacleta a la ceremonia de bendición de animales que cada año realiza la Arquidiócesis de Los Ángeles, los sábados santos en la Placita Olvera.

Annual Easter blessing of animals returns

The annual blessing of the animals returned to Olvera Street in Downtown LA on Saturday after a two-year hiatus due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Archbishop Jose Gomez presided over the ceremony.

Easter Blessing of the Animals

Archbishop Jose H. Gomez blesses people and their pets during the traditional blessing of animals ceremony at Placita Olvera in downtown Los Angeles Saturday, April 16, 2022.