From June 13-15, shrines and parishes throughout the Archdiocese of New York will celebrate the feast of St. Anthony of Padua. According to the Franciscan Friars of the Atonement, St. Anthony is the patron saint of “the poor, of sailors and fishermen, of priests and travelers, a protector and guardian of the mails, and wonder-worker.” He lived from 1195 to 1231, born in Portugal, and died in Padua, Italy. His feast day is June 13.
Three parishes in the archdiocese are named for him: in the Bronx, in Manhattan, and in West Harrison.
Celebrations begin Thursday evening at the St. Anthony Shrine at Graymoor in Garrison, with a Mass where Archdiocese of New York Auxiliary Bishop Gerardo J. Colacicco will be the principal celebrant. That will be followed by three further days of events at the shrine.
June 13 | Flowers and Special Intentions for the Feast of St. Anthony | St. Francis of Assisi (Manhattan)
June 14 | St. Anthony Relics Visit | Our Lady of Mount Carmel (Bronx)