Saint Anthony of Padua

People pray in front of a statue of St. Anthony at a convent in Rio de Janeiro on the feast of St. Anthony of Padua June 13. (CNS photo/Pilar Olivares, Reuters)

Devotion to St. Anthony of Padua

Saint Anthony is always asked to intercede with God for the return of things lost or stolen.
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Great Saint: Anthony of Padua

St. Anthony worked as hard as he could in his short years. And that is all any one of us can hope to do.
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St. Anthony: God’s Instrument

For many people the most famous thing about St. Anthony of Padua is his reputation as a wonder-worker.
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Saint Anthony and little baby Jesus

Who Was St. Anthony?

An eloquent preacher during his life, St. Anthony has become one of the Church’s most popular saints.
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Painting of Saint Anthony of Padua

Saint Anthony of Padua

An Augustinian monk who was inspired by the martyrdom of Franciscan missionaries, Saint Anthony of Padua joined the Franciscans hoping to be a missionary. But God had other plans for him. He became one of the outstanding philosopher/theologians of the ...
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Statue of Saint Anthony holding Jesus

Why St. Anthony Holds the Child Jesus

This friar offerings a refreshing take on this beloved saint.
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