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

Saint Anthony of Padua in New Bedford, Massachusetts is a vibrant bilingual parish in the Diocese of Fall River, offering Sunday Masses in both English and Spanish to reflect its diverse congregation. The church is home to a remarkable 1912 Casavant Frères pipe organ — the centerpiece of ongoing restoration fundraising featuring international recitalists — and maintains an active array of ministries including the Knights of Columbus, Legion of Mary, a food pantry, and the storied Holy Ghost Society. Daily morning Mass and weekly Spanish evening Masses fill out a schedule that serves both longtime parishioners and New Bedford's growing Latino community.

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

Mass and sacrament times can change for holy days, seasons, and special events. Please confirm directly with the parish before visiting.

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

Programs & Ministries

RCIA / OCIA (Becoming Catholic)

RCIA

Adults

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RCIA / OCIA

Schedule: Saturday

Faith Formation & Religious Education

Religious Education

Children

Faith Formation

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.

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.

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