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Spreading the Gospel and fulfilling our obligation of helping those less fortunate
Give thanks to the Lord and St. Anthony for the gifts you have received
Thank God in every word and action, for: “Whatever you do in word or deed, do all in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God the Father through Him.” Colossians 3:17
Speak every word in gratitude, and do everything with a thankful heart. Give Thanks so that the blessing of the Lord may continue upon you, and may St Anthony continue to watch over you and your love ones.
A Blessed and Holy Advent Season with our Beloved Saint
For the first time, two Holy Relics of St. Anthony of Padua will visit the Archdiocese of Atlanta (Georgia) from Friday December 6 to Sunday 15, accompanied by Friars Mario Conte and Fabio Turrisendo, two Franciscan friars from the Pontifical Basilica of St. Anthony in Padua, Italy. The two Relics include fragments of St. Anthony’s Facial Skin and his Floating Rib. The Relic of the Floating Rib has special significance for the friars of Padua because it has been venerated by both Sister Lucia of Fatima and Pope Francis.
Click here to download the program for MASSES AND VENERATION.
St. Anthony’s Charities
Father Marcos urgently needs your help to build a safe haven for the poor and hungry in Guarambaré, Paraguay. The Center will be called the Marcelino Pan y Vino Center and it will be a place of refuge, a clinic, a school, and a training center.
It will offer nourishment for the mind, body and soul: it will feed the hungry, give help and guidance to the lost, and provide hope to the young. It will be an oasis and a lifeline for so many people who have nothing.
By giving a generous donation to this Saint Anthony’s Feast Day Appeal you can help Father Marcos to realize his dream of helping every poor and hungry person who comes to his door.
Our benefactors generously give for many reasons, read their personal stories that reveal the depth of their devotion and gratitude.
Our monthly publication, the Messenger of Saint Anthony, strengthening the bond between St Anthony and his devotees.
To learn about the Basilica of St Anthony in Padua, Italy,
please visit our online portal below.
Our Teachings
As Franciscans we are pledged to follow in St. Anthony’s holy footsteps.
Our beloved Saint faithfully dedicated himself to bringing God’s message of hope and love to those hardest to reach, the poorest of the poor, the most rejected, and the most downtrodden.
- We strive to cultivate the ideals of humility and charity
- We advocate for those less fortunate
- We work with our brothers and sisters around the world to build a more peaceful and just society
- We provide opportunities for members to fulfill their philanthropic dreams
At the Anthonian Association, stewardship is an integral part of everything we do, because we recognize that every resource entrusted to us can transform real people’s lives.
As part of our stewardship, we optimize resources and distribute them where they are needed most. We carefully monitor and review programs and costs, use donations and grants for their intended purposes, and look for ways to leverage funds for maximum impact.
Trust comes from transparency, and donors can see how and where donations are being spent. Click to review our financial statements on ProPublica and to learn more about our Mission and Programs.
‘The Saint of Miracles’
Our beloved Saint died on June 13th 1231 in a small monastery in Arcella, a hamlet of the city of Padua.
Anthony’s remains were then carried in a funeral procession to the friars’ church in Padua. Since that day, many favors have been granted to all who called on the Saint for his intercession.
During his lifetime St. Anthony was renowned for acts which could not be explained by the laws of nature. Click below, to watch video meditations on 13 Miracles of Saint Anthony as told by Fr. Mario Conte.
‘The Saint of Miracles’
Our beloved Saint died on June 13th 1231 in a small monastery in Arcella, a hamlet of the city of Padua. Anthony’s remains were then carried in a funeral procession to the friars’ church in Padua. Since that day, many favors have been granted to all who called on the Saint for his intercession.
During his lifetime St. Anthony was renowned for acts which could not be explained by the laws of nature. Click below, to watch video meditations on 13 Miracles of Saint Anthony as told by Fr. Mario Conte.
