About Saint Anthony · West Wareham, Massachusetts
St. Anthony’s Chapel is a small parish located in West Wareham, Massachusetts, serving the Catholic community in the area. It operates as a chapel under the larger St. Patrick’s Parish in Wareham, sharing resources and clergy. Mass is celebrated weekly at 9am on Sundays. The chapel is part of a long Catholic history in the region, dating back to the 1830s, when Irish immigrants established a small but resilient Catholic presence. The chapel’s current Mass schedule and sacramental services are supported by the broader parish structure, including streamed 10am Masses and Saturday Confession appointments.
- Patron
- St. Anthony
Why belong here
Join a community rooted in over 180 years of Catholic tradition in the South Coast region. Participate in weekly Mass, receive sacraments, and engage in ministries like Holy Rosary, First Friday Adoration, and Divine Mercy. The parish offers spiritual support through a dedicated team and welcomes all who seek a place of worship and fellowship.
Mass times at Saint Anthony
Weekly Mass schedule
Confession times
- Saturday afternoons from 3:00 PM – 3:30 PM
Adoration times
- Every First Friday at 7:30am (for vocations)
- Every First Sunday of the month at 1:30pm (Divine Mercy)
History
St. Anthony’s Chapel is part of the larger St. Patrick’s Parish in Wareham, which traces its roots to the 1830s when Irish Catholic immigrants settled in the area. The parish was originally part of St. Peter’s Parish in Sandwich, which was established in 1830. Due to economic hardship and anti-Catholic sentiment, early Masses were held in private homes and rented spaces. In 1923, land was purchased for a new church in Onset, which was later destroyed by fire. The chapel at 35 Gault Road, West Wareham, was established to serve the growing Catholic community in the area, though specific founding details for the chapel itself are not provided in the text.
Sacraments & Services
Confession is offered Saturday afternoons from 3:00 PM – 3:30 PM. Please call for an appointment if you cannot attend. Other services include Holy Rosary every Saturday at 3:30pm, First Friday Adoration at 7:30am followed by a Healing Mass at 8am, and Divine Mercy every First Sunday of the month at 1:30pm.