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NEW BEDFORD, MA 02746

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We are a welcoming Catholic community called by God to live out the message of Christ in love and service to all people. Our parish mission is: 

​To proclaim the Gospel of Christ to our local community in word, deed, and truth.

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Mass Times

WEEKEND MASS
Saturday 4:00 pm
Sunday 6:30 am, 9:30 am (English)
8:00 am and 11:00am (Spanish)

WEEKDAY MASS
Monday - Thursday at 7:00 am       

Thursday 7:30 pm (Spanish)

Friday at 5:15 pm

HOLY DAYS OF OBLIGATION
7am English; 6pm English; 7:30 pm Spanish
check bulletin for Mass schedule

CONFESSIONS
Tues 6:30-7:15pm in the chapel
Thur 6:30-7:15pm in the church
Fri 4:15-5:00pm in the chapel
 

Saturdays 11:00am-11:45am
3:00 pm to 3:45 pm in the Church or by appointment by calling the rectory at 508.993.1691

EUCHARISTIC ADORATION

Tues 6:30-7:30pm (Chapel)
Thur 6:30-7:30pm (Main Church)
Fri 4:15-5:15 pm (Chapel)
Saturday  9:30am-3:30pm (Chapel)

Office Times

Saint Anthony of Padua
1359 Acushnet Ave

New Bedford MA 02746     

508-993-1691


Office Hours
Monday - Friday
9:00am - Noon
1:00pm - 4:00pm
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Closed for Lunch
Noon - 1:00pm

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Upcoming & Current Events

  • ✝️ MEMORIAL MASS for Pope Francis ✝️

    πŸ“… Saturday, April 26, 2025

    πŸ•€ 9:30 a.m.


    A Bilingual Memorial Mass will be offered for the eternal repose of the soul of Pope Francis.


    πŸ™ We invite all to come and pray for our beloved Holy Father, asking the Lord to welcome him into His peace, and to grant him the reward prepared for His faithful servants.


    πŸ•―οΈ Let us come together in faith and love, entrusting Pope Francis to the mercy of God.

  • 🌸🎼 TEA PARTY for the PIPE ORGAN FUND 🎼🌸

    πŸ“… Sunday, April 27, 2025

    πŸ• 1:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.

    πŸ“ RoyalT Café – 1856 Acushnet Ave, New Bedford, MA


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    🎢 Help restore the voice of our historic Casavant Brothers Pipe Organ (113 years old!)

    πŸ’’ We’re just $6,000 away from completing the restoration!

    β˜• Join us for an elegant afternoon of tea, treats, and joyful community.


    🎟️ Tickets: $20

    ➑️ Buy online at: musicatsaintanthonys.org

    πŸ“ž Or call Gisele at 508-264-8010


    πŸ™ Your support helps preserve the sacred music of our parish and city.

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    πŸ’— Help us bring the music back to life! πŸ’—

  • 🎢✨ ORGAN RECITAL – Dr. MichaΕ‚ Szostak ✨🎢

    πŸ“… Sunday, May 25, 2025

    πŸ•’ 3:00 p.m. – 5:30 p.m.

    πŸ“ St. Anthony of Padua Church

    1359 Acushnet Ave, New Bedford, MA


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    🎹 Experience the brilliance of Dr. MichaΕ‚ Szostak, an internationally acclaimed concert organist and improvisation specialist from Warsaw, Poland. This performance is part of his 2025 North American tour.


    🎼 Program includes works by:


        Dieterich Buxtehude


        Ludwig van Beethoven


        Johann Sebastian Bach


        Louis James Alfred Lefébure-Wély


        Plus, two improvisational pieces


    🎟️ Admission:


        $20 for preferred seating


        Freewill donation for general seating


    All proceeds benefit the St. Anthony Restoration Fund to preserve our historic 1912 Casavant Frères pipe organ.


    🎫 Get your tickets or make a donation:

    πŸ‘‰ www.musicatsaintanthonys.org

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    πŸ™ Join us for an unforgettable afternoon of sacred music and support the restoration of our beloved pipe organ.

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