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VATICAN CITY (Reuters) - Pope Francis, the first Latin American leader of the Roman Catholic Church, has died, the Vatican said in a video statement on Monday, ending an often turbulent reign marked by division and tension as he sought to overhaul the hidebound institution.

He was 88, and had suffered various ailments in his 12 year papacy.

(Reporting by Joshua McElwee; Editing by Valentina Za)


Pope Francis died at 07.35 am om 21st April 2025

The Season of Easter

Perpetual Novena of St Anthony of Padua

Perpetual Novena of St Anthony of Padua will take place every Tuesday morning here in St Anthony’s church. 9.30 am Silent Adoration followed by 10 am Holy Mass—Novena

Welcome to the website of St Anthony of Padua Catholic Church in Wolverhampton.

We welcome all visitors to our Church and website.


We also welcome our new Parish Priest Fr. George Thomas and hope that with his help we can continue to rebuild our Parish Community.

Our Mission Statement

"We, the people of St. Anthony of Padua Wolverhampton, are called through Baptism to celebrate the presence of Christ in Word, Sacrament and Action in a spirit of mercy and compassion.

We are called and sent by Christ to live gratefully the life God has given us and to proclaim the good news of Jesus Christ.

In the spirit of faith, service, and community, we strive to bring people closer together and closer in worship and prayer:

Growing our Parish
Contributing to the growth of our parish by spreading the Gospel by word, witness, action and evangelisation.
Serving our Community 
Inviting everyone to serve, in this way, meeting the needs of our parishioners and the broader community.
Faithful
Stewardship
Being faithful stewards of St. Anthony’s, accountable to God for by responsibly sharing our time, talents and treasures.
 Working Together
Lending support to the parish leadership and working together to fulfil the mission.
First Holy Communion and Confirmation

Preparation for first Holy Communion and Confirmation is undertaken jointly between the parish and St Anthony’s Primary school.  Children (and parents of children) attending St Anthony’s Primary school will be guided through the process by school staff.

Otherwise Children and adults wishing to receive these sacraments should make contact with the Parish Priest.

Baptisms

Please come along to one of our weekends masses and introduce yourself to Father George who will be happy to explain next steps.

Marriages

Please come along to one of our masses and introduce yourself to Father George who will will guide you through the process of getting  married. 

Please note you need to leave at least 6 months notice in order to complete the preparation.

Deaths

In the event of a death of a family member or loved one please contact the parish priest on the parish contact number.
Going into hospital?

Contact the hospital chaplaincy service on 01902 695098 or via the hospital switchboard

Safeguarding

All adult volunteers who have contact with Children and Young People and or Vulnerable Adults are checked in accordance with Catholic national and diocesan procedures. 

They carry out their volunteer activity in accordance with good, safe practice standards. 

Our parish Safeguarding representative undertakes the local work in relation to the procedures and the checking is undertaken by the diocesan safeguarding team.

 St Anthony’s Safeguarding Representative Gerry Aston:
sg.stanthony.wolves@rcaob.org.uk 
 

Diocesan Safeguarding: safeguarding@rcaob.org.uk  



 Safeguarding Notice                                                        Safeguarding Poster
 (see safeguarding notice in church entrance area)