“God is light”, we hear in Sacred Scripture. But in today’s Gospel Reading, Jesus declares to His disciples: “You are the light of the world.” To help us live out this calling faithfully, and to carry out the “good deeds” that are the heart of this calling, today’s First and Second Readings prepare us for the Gospel Reading. Click to continue reading.

Fr. Bob sends his greetings, good wishes, prayers, and love to the St. Anthony de Padua Parish Community. Click to view.

In the person of Jesus Christ, God and man are united. This is the good news that Saint Gabriel came to announce to Mary: that she would bear in her womb, the one through whom all human beings could find eternal life. The profundity of this news overwhelmed Mary, and made her fearful. What would this mean for her life? Click to continue Reading.

The Apostolic Penitentiary issues a Decree granting special plenary indulgences for those suffering from the coronavirus pandemic, if specific conditions are met. Click to learn more.

With the “stay-at home” order from Governor Holcomb beginning on Wednesday, March 25, St. Anthony de Padua Catholic Parish will work to help nourish your spiritual life during this time. Updates about Parish Office hours, the bulletin, and more. Click to read.

Join Fr. Bob as he prays in Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament at St. Anthony de Padua Catholic Church and offers a special message to the parish community.

A tiny baby is completely dependent upon his parents for the gift of life and for sustaining that life. Yet we do not expect that baby to give thanks for what he or she receives. In general, the younger a person is, the more his needs are met by others, and the less grateful he tends to be. But as a child grows more independent and self-sufficient, we expect him to grow in gratitude. Click to read more.

One of the many difficult things about this time is being away from our spiritual home at St. Anthony and from each other. We've gathered lots of resources for individuals and families to help you use this time to grow in your faith and deepen your relationship with the Lord. Even though we are apart, we are all in this together! 

Pray the Stations of the Cross with Fr. Bob Garrow, Pastor of St. Anthony de Padua Catholic Church. Even though we cannot all gather to pray the Stations together, we can contemplate this beautiful Lenten devotion in our homes with familiar images of our spiritual home, St. Anthony de Padua Catholic Church.

Click for a schedule listing of live streaming Masses (daily and Sunday Mass) that can be accessed online, on your TV, and on the radio.

Let nothing disturb you, Let nothing frighten you, All things are passing away: God never changes. Patience obtains all things. Whoever has God lacks nothing; God alone suffices. - St. Teresa of Avila. Click for ways to pray in Spiritual Communion if you can't make it to Mass and for prayers to help the world get through this stressful time.

Like many other dioceses throughout our country and world, I have made the difficult decision, along with the other bishops of Indiana, to suspend the celebration of public Masses in our diocese due to the escalation of the virus and to help prevent its spread. Click to read letter.

The extraordinary circumstances we’ve suddenly found ourselves living in actually give us a tremendous opportunity to reconnect with our families in beautiful, intimate ways that may have been lost over the years amidst the world’s many distractions. Click to read more.

Please read this letter to the parish from our pastor, Fr. Bob Garrow, regarding parish life and COVID-19. If you have questions, please contact the parish office at 574-282-2308.

Given the continued spread of the coronavirus (COVID-19) and multiple confirmed cases within the diocese, Bishop Kevin C. Rhoades has issued directives, effective immediately, designed to mitigate the potential spread here in our diocese. Click for all available information from the diocese.

Be the Light is a brand new group at St. Anthony, formed by women of all ages and life-stages. We hope to provide fun, meaningful, and faith-filled opportunities for women in the parish and school community to gather, share in their faith, laugh, sip a glass of wine, and even go on adventures! Click to learn more.

Come share in a simple and delicious Lenten meal with the new St. Anthony Women's Group after Living Stations on Friday, March 20 in de Padua Hall. The meal is potluck style and will feature soup, rolls, and a kids buffet with mac & cheese and veggies. Click for more info and to signup to bring something.

Bishop Kevin C. Rhoades, the Catholic Schools Office and a diocesan task force are working on outlining appropriate steps to be taken in response to COVID-19. Updates will be provided as they are finalized. Anyone who may be sick is expected to stay home. Click to go to the official COVID-19 page on the diocesan site.

St. A . . . Get your Green on! The St. Anthony Community will participate in the annual St. Patrick’s Day Parade on Sat. March 14 in South Bend. Step-off will be at 11:00 am with signs, swag, and lots of St. Anthony Spirit!

The Messy Family Project workshop for parents is coming to our diocese! Mike and Alicia Hernon, parents of 10 and co-founders of The Messy Family Project, will present a two-part workshop for parents on Saturday afternoon, March 28, at St. Pius X Parish in Granger. Click for more info and to register.