St. Anthony of Padua Franciscan Parish
It is true that St. Anthony’s is a beautiful Catholic church located in Saint Louis, but even more beautiful is its faith and its welcoming and friendly spirit; we are ready to share it with all of you!
Welcome to St. Anthony of Padua Catholic Church
Since 1863, St. Anthony of Padua Parish has been a source of faith and hope in our city of St. Louis.
The Franciscan Friars of the Sacred Heart Province arrived in Southern Illinois from Germany in 1858, and just five years later, with the help of some very dedicated and hardworking future parishioners, the parish began. It has grown and prospered over the years and remains a place of WELCOME and PEACE for many throughout the region.
The Franciscans and all of our parishioners welcome you to come to St. Anthony’s at any time. Please visit us, worship with us, join us! We hope you find all the information you need on our website. If not, then please give us a call, or better yet, come for a visit.
Dutchtown Neighborhood
The Franciscans and the parish of St. Anthony of Padua have been in the Dutchtown neighborhood since 1863.
Our beginning started with a house donated by a local resident, Mr. John Whitnell. The first permanent church was built at the corner of Meramec and Compton Streets. Our present church building was completed in 1910. The Franciscan Friars of the Sacred Heart Province (now merged into the Province of Our Lady of Guadalupe) have helped provide for the spiritual, sacramental and material needs of the Dutchtown community since their arrival.
Upcoming Events
The Dragon by Fr. Michael Jennrich
Friar Artists’ Panel Discussion
Sunday, Sept 21st – Parish Hall – 3:00pm
Here is an opportunity to get to know five of the artistic friars living at the friary. Come and learn about their areas of expertise. Explore what moves their creativity. Learn what materials, techniques, and tools aid in manifesting their designs. Discover how their work connects to spirituality, healing, and the Franciscan charism. Come and engage in a conversation with these gifted friars: Fr. Andrew Lewandowski, OFM – Senior Associate Pastor; Fr. Michael Jennrich – new Program Director; Br. Joe Manning, OFM – choir cantor; Fr. David Rodriguez, OFM; and Fr. Frank Folino, OFM on Sunday, Sept 21st in our Parish Hall at 3:00pm!
The Feast of St. Anthony of Padua
Saturday, June 12th & Sunday, June 13th, 2021
We will be celebrating the Feast of St. Anthony of Padua at ALL THREE MASSES.
St. Anthony of Padua Church
3140 Meramec Street
St. Louis, MO 63118 United States
(314) 353-7470
Safe Environment Program
St. Anthony of Padua Catholic Church follows the Archdiocese of St. Louis Safe Environment Program (Protecting God’s Children) in order to help protect the youth, elderly, and vulnerable adults of our parish as they participate in activities within our community and also to help protect those adults involved in our ministries against the possibility of false accusations.
Victims of sexual abuse, in addition to contacting civil authorities, are asked to come forward in order to receive pastoral assistance.
Reports of abuse may be made to any Pastor or to:
Sandra Price, Executive Director
Office of Child & Youth Protection
314-792-7271
sandraprice@archstl.org
Missouri Department of Social Services, Children’s Division
Child Abuse and Neglect Hotline:
1-800-392-3738
Missouri Department of Heath & Senior Services
Adult Abuse and Neglect Hotline:
1-800-392-0210
2025 Guide Book & Directory
Download our Guide Book to have our parish information at your fingertips!
Please contact us if you change any of your information, register in another parish, or have children listed in our directory who are no longer living at home so we can update your information. We invite sons and daughters who are now adults to register under their own name, even if they still live at home.