The friars of the Basilica of Saint Anthony of Padua remember Venerable Placido Cortese and Saint Maximilian Kolbe, two fellow friars martyred by the Nazis

Pope Leo XIV has proclaimed a special Jubilee Year of Saint Francis, running from 10 January 2026 to 10 January 2027

To place the Holy Scriptures at the centre of the Christian life

The Basilica of Saint Anthony in Padua and the great Family of St. Anthony are united in prayer

Liturgical events from 16 December to Epiphany

On the occasion of the 800th anniversary of St. Francis' Canticle of the Creatures, the Basilica of St. Anthony in Padua presents a program of Franciscan events and celebrations.