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St. Anthony of Padua Church, New Bedford, Massachusetts

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Founded in 1895, the St. Anthony of Padua Church was established to serve the needs of the growing French Canadian Catholic population in New Bedford. Its current structure, a Romanesque style church designed by Canadian architect Joseph Venne, was dedicated in 1912 after a ten-year construction period. Much of the church’s elaborate interior was done under the direction of Italian sculptor John Castagnoli, who was a resident of New Bedford. In 1952, a significant renovation was completed on the church’s interior under the guidance of Italian architect and artist Guido Nincheri, replacing the original pulpit, adding stained glass windows and paintings of each of the four evangelists: Matthew, Mark, Luke and John. Four times a year, the 5,000 light bulbs set in the arches and ceiling illuminate the beautifully ornate interior.

1359 Acushnet Avenue
New Bedford, Massachusetts

Filed Under: Massachusetts Tagged With: Catholic, Church, Romanesque

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  1. Debra Sylvia says

    December 9, 2019 at 10:00 pm

    I’m interested in adult Bible study classes I have received my first communion but never my confirmation I also have been babtism asa infant but would like to be again is this at all possible I would rather get information mailed to my home address please it’s much more personal . I was babtism at St. Anthony church. Thank you so much and God Bless. Debra Lynn Sylvia. 1533. Padanaram Ave New Bedford Mass. 02740.

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  2. Jane Sylvia says

    July 30, 2020 at 11:00 pm

    St Anthony please pray for me. I need you help to find happiness again and to help with my health

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    • Zarina says

      January 4, 2022 at 1:37 pm

      How are you?

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  3. Elizabeth Stessel says

    March 5, 2022 at 8:43 am

    Please pray for me, My situation is desperate.
    I can’t go into the details but I might not survive.
    Right now I’m not in a position to donate but I will do so generously if I become able to do so.
    I have always had a devotion to St Anthony.
    I hope he can help me in my hour of need.
    Please pray that the saint of miracles can assist
    me.
    Please just pray for me.

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