Spreading the Gospel and fulfilling our obligation of helping those less fortunate
Rejoice with Saint Anthony this June!
To celebrate the 800th Anniversary of the meeting between St. Anthony and St Francis in May 1221, we invite you to send us your prayers to St Anthony, and we’ll place them at his Tomb at the Basilica during the Holy Mass on his Feast day, June 13th.
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
Our beloved Saint died on June 13th 1231 in a small monastery in Arcella, a little village on the outskirts 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. Hence, he is known as ‘The Saint of Miracles’.
