St. Anthony
About St. Anthony
Established in 1902 as the first Catholic parish in Long Beach, St. Anthony is regarded as the mother church of the city and remains a vibrant bilingual community in the Archdiocese of Los Angeles. Its weekday noon Mass anchors a busy schedule that includes a Saturday evening vigil and Sunday Masses in English, Spanish, and bilingual form. The parish also operates St. Anthony Elementary and High Schools.
St. Anthony is a Roman Catholic parish in Long Beach, California, part of the Archdiocese of Los Angeles. The parish offers Mass 12 times per week, including Sunday at 6:30 AM and 8 AM and 9:30 AM and 11 AM and 12:30 PM. Confession is available on Friday. View the full schedule below.
Mass Schedule
Sunday
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
Mass and sacrament times can change for holy days, seasons, and special events. Please confirm directly with the parish before visiting.
Confession Schedule
Friday
Programs & Ministries
Faith Formation & Religious Education
Faith Formation
Religious Education. There is a thriving Preschool and Elementary School with an enrollment of over 200 and a College Preparatory high school with 500 students.
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the Mass times at St. Anthony? ▼
St. Anthony Mass times: Sunday at 6:30 AM, 8 AM, 9:30 AM, 11 AM, 12:30 PM. Weekday Mass is also celebrated on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday.
When is confession at St. Anthony? ▼
St. Anthony confession times: Friday 5 PM - 6 PM. Confession is also known as the Sacrament of Reconciliation.
Is there a Saturday Vigil Mass at St. Anthony? ▼
Yes, St. Anthony celebrates Saturday Vigil Mass at 5 PM. The Saturday Vigil Mass fulfills the Sunday Mass obligation for Catholics.
Does St. Anthony have daily Mass? ▼
Yes, St. Anthony offers daily Mass on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday. Common weekday Mass times: 12:10 PM, 7 PM.
Where is St. Anthony located? ▼
St. Anthony is located at 540 Olive Avenue, Long Beach, CA 90802. Get directions using the "Directions" button on this page.
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