Catholic Churches in New Bedford, Massachusetts

St. Anthony of Padua

Diocese of Fall River

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Address

1359 Acushnet Avenue
New Bedford, MA 02746

About St. Anthony of Padua

St. Anthony of Padua Parish is a Roman Rite Catholic church located in New Bedford, MA, within the Diocese of Fall River. St. Anthony of Padua was a Portuguese Catholic priest and friar of the Franciscan Order, who lived from 1195 to 1231. He is known as the patron saint of lost things.

The parish offers 13 Masses weekly, including four on Sundays. Confession is available at seven scheduled times, and adoration is offered five times a week. Masses are also celebrated in Spanish.


St. Anthony of Padua is a Roman Catholic parish in New Bedford, Massachusetts, part of the Diocese of Fall River. The parish offers Mass 13 times per week, including Sunday at 6:30 AM and 8 AM and 9:30 AM and 11 AM. Confession is available on Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Wednesday. View the full schedule below.

Mass Schedule

Sunday

6:30 AM
8 AM
Spanish
9:30 AM
11 AM
Spanish

Monday

7 AM

Tuesday

7 AM

Wednesday

7 AM
7:30 PM
Spanish

Thursday

7 AM
5:15 PM
7:30 PM
Spanish

Friday

5:15 PM

Saturday

4 PM

Confession Schedule

Tuesday

6:30 PM - 7:15 PM

Wednesday

6:30 PM - 7:15 PMChurch

Thursday

4:15 PM - 5 PMChapel
6:30 PM - 7:15 PM

Friday

4:15 PM - 5 PM

Saturday

11 AM - 11:45 AM
3 PM - 3:45 PM

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the Mass times at St. Anthony of Padua?

St. Anthony of Padua Mass times: Sunday at 6:30 AM, 8 AM, 9:30 AM, 11 AM. Weekday Mass is also celebrated on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday.

When is confession at St. Anthony of Padua?

St. Anthony of Padua confession times: Tuesday 6:30 PM - 7:15 PM; Wednesday 6:30 PM - 7:15 PM; Thursday 4:15 PM - 5 PM, 6:30 PM - 7:15 PM; Friday 4:15 PM - 5 PM; Saturday 11 AM - 11:45 AM, 3 PM - 3:45 PM. Confession is also known as the Sacrament of Reconciliation.

Is there a Saturday Vigil Mass at St. Anthony of Padua?

Yes, St. Anthony of Padua celebrates Saturday Vigil Mass at 4 PM. The Saturday Vigil Mass fulfills the Sunday Mass obligation for Catholics.

Does St. Anthony of Padua have daily Mass?

Yes, St. Anthony of Padua offers daily Mass on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday. Common weekday Mass times: 7 AM, 7:30 PM, 5:15 PM.

Where is St. Anthony of Padua located?

St. Anthony of Padua is located at 1359 Acushnet Avenue, New Bedford, MA 02746. Get directions using the "Directions" button on this page.