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About Saint Anthony of Padua

Mission Statement
The Parish of Saint Anthony of Padua in Northeast Minneapolis is a community of faith that is the mother church of all the Catholic parishes in the city of Minneapolis.  It was the first mission parish established in what would later become the city of Minneapolis, back in 1849.  The parish follows the commission of our Lord Jesus to be present to his people in all of their needs.  We are a congregation of warm and loving parishioners, welcoming to visitors, with a special ministry to our elders.

Historic we may be, but alive and active we remain.  The parish has always served the needs of its people and has changed and adapted to meet those needs as they have changed.  Saint Anthony's focused on ministry to educating youth and ran a K-12 school for over a hundred years when young families with school-aged children made up the congregation.  It was then replaced by an Elder Community Ministry consisting of a nursing home and assisted living facilities when the school was consolidated with neighboring parish schools.  As demographics have changed, so have the ministries offered by Saint Anthony's.

As the nature of the community in this part of the city changes, Saint Anthony of Padua stands ready to continue to adapt itself to meet the needs of the people around her as they grow and change.  Organic change, adapting to meet the needs of the people she serves is the hallmark of Saint Anthony's.  This is the spirit for guiding the development of new ministries and activities in the parish.

Prayer to Saint Anthony of Padua II
Glorious Saint Anthony, my friend and special protector, I come to you with full confidence in my present necessity. In your overflowing generosity you hear all those who turn to you. Your influence before the throne of God is so effective that the Lord readily grants great favors at your request. Please listen to my humble petition in spite of my unworthiness and sinfulness. Consider only your great and constant love for Jesus and Mary, and my desire for their glory and mercy. I beg you to obtain for me the grace I so greatly need, if it be God's will and for the good of my soul. I place this earnest petition in the care of the little mission children so that they may present it to you along their innocent prayers. Bless me, powerful Saint Anthony, in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. Amen.

Sanctuary Renovation

Project Photo Gallery
The sanctuary renovation project was completed in 2006.  The photograph at right was taken before the renovation began.

This project could not have been a success without your help and support!  This investment in our parish will help to inspire parishioners for generations to come.   Click on the 'Project Photo Gallery' link to see and enjoy many of the renovation stages.

Thank you and God bless!