Br. Gabriel plays the piano at the St. Anthony Shrine. Br. Gabriel Balassone recently celebrated his Golden Jubilee and his 80th birthday. After 50 years as a friar, the calm and self-effacing Br. Gabriel says he most…
Read MoreThe Chapel of the Shrine of St. Anthony packed with pilgrims. The weather on St. Anthony’s Feast Day, June 13, didn’t exactly know what it wanted to do. It tried out a variety of its styles from…
Read MoreBr. Gene Mayer, OFM, (right) Guardian of St. Anthony Shrine and Friary with Fr. Jim Bok, OFM Keeping the Province and the Shrine running smoothly This year, Brother Gene Mayer, OFM celebrates 44 years as a…
Read MoreA first-class relic of St. Anthony sits at the base of the statue As you venerate St. Anthony and other saints remember these words: “And that your saving mysteries may be fulfilled, their great example…
Read MoreWhat’s in a name? For those named for St. Anthony of Padua, it can be miraculous. Fr. Anthony (Tony) Walter, OFM Born in 1932, Fr. Anthony (Tony) Walter, OFM, was named in honor of
Read MoreLast week on Facebook we asked our friends: “What has St. Anthony helped you find?” Here are a few responses out of the 128 comments: St. Anthoy Shrine in Cincinnati My wedding ring…and…
Read MoreJoin us for the Solemn Novena in Honor of St. Anthony of Padua every Tuesday April 16 through June 11 culminating with his Feast Day on Thursday, June 13 2:30 PM – Novena Prayers, Benediction, Blessing…
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Read MorePlease join us this week at St. Anthony Shrine. Holy Thursday 7:30 AM Morning Prayer 7:30 PM Mass of the Lord’s Supper Adoration to follow until 10:00 PM Night Prayer and chapel closes…
Read More“This year will be different” is the pledge we make to ourselves each year when Lent looms before us like a desert we must cross to get to Easter. Perhaps your using some of the resources we suggested…
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