About St. Anthony of Padua · Endicott, New York
St. Anthony of Padua is a Roman Catholic parish in Endicott, New York, founded in 1917 to serve Italian immigrant families on the North Side of Endicott. Today it is part of the North Endicott Catholic Community, sharing pastoral ministry with neighboring St. Joseph Church in Endicott under Fr. Kenneth R. Kirkman, with Deacon William Matts and Pastoral Associate Sr. Anisia Muthoni. The parish continues its heritage through the annual St. Anthony of Padua Italian Feast Days in June (a Northside tradition for 35+ years), while embracing an ethnically diverse congregation that includes Italian, Russian, and Polish families. Worship, faith formation, Eucharistic Adoration, a parish food pantry, and a long-running Holy Name Society animate the parish's life.
- Established
- 1917
- Patron
- St. Anthony of Padua
- Rector
- Rev. Kenneth R. Kirkman
- Diocese
- Diocese of Syracuse
Why belong here
St. Anthony of Padua offers a warm, multigenerational Catholic home in the heart of Endicott's North Side. Parishioners can worship at Sunday Mass (with a once-monthly Mass partly in Italian preserving the parish's heritage), bring children to a 24-week Faith Formation program, Children's Liturgy of the Word, and the altar server corps, and grow in devotion through weekly and monthly Eucharistic Adoration. The parish puts faith into action through its Food Pantry, Giving Tree at Christmas, Work of Our Hands ministry, Prayer Network, Respect Life Ministry, and the long-standing St. Anthony of Padua Holy Name Society — which also awards annual college scholarships to high-school seniors.
Mass times at St. Anthony of Padua
Weekly Mass schedule
Confession times
- Monday 8:00 AM (St. Anthony of Padua)
- Wednesday 8:00 AM (St. Anthony of Padua)
Adoration times
- Monday 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM, every week, at St. Anthony of Padua
- Second Wednesday of each month, 6:30 PM, at St. Anthony of Padua
- Third Wednesday of each month, 6:30 PM, at St. Joseph
- First Fridays, 10:30 AM, at St. Ambrose
Parish Identity and Heritage
St. Anthony of Padua began in 1917 as a parish of Italian immigrants. While the parish maintains many of its Italian traditions — including a monthly Mass partially in Italian and the June Italian Feast Days — it is today an ethnically diverse family that includes Italian, Russian, and Polish families. Parishioners are 'joined together by the Holy Spirit to praise God, to hear and interpret God's teachings, and to apply them to our everyday lives.'
- Founded 1917 for Italian immigrants on Endicott's North Side
- Annual St. Anthony of Padua Italian Feast Days, June 12–14
- Ethnically diverse congregation: Italian, Russian, Polish, and others
Founding and Early History
The parish traces its roots to September 2, 1913, when Bishop John Grimes of Syracuse placed Rev. Matthew Pellegrini in charge of the Italian parish of Binghamton and Endicott. The first Mass was celebrated at St. Ambrose Church on September 21, 1913. In 1914, North Side Italians began collecting for a building fund; Fr. Pellegrini deposited roughly $400 in the Chenango Valley Bank of Binghamton in the name of St. Anthony's Church of Endicott, giving the parish its name. The Endicott-Johnson Corporation donated the three lots at Odell Avenue and Witherill Street, and the parish was incorporated in 1916 with about 350 families.
- 1913: First Italian Mass at St. Ambrose Church
- 1914: Building fund begun; bank account opened in parish name
- 1916: Parish incorporated (~350 families); Fr. Rocco Macchiaverna named first resident pastor
The First Church Building
Architect Arthur C. Lacey (T. L. Lacey and Sons) of Binghamton designed the original brick church. Built of brick facing on a steel frame, original cost was $14,500 and final cost $22,500. The cornerstone was laid and blessed on June 10, 1917 by Fr. John McLaughlin (Pastor of St. Patrick's, Binghamton), and the completed church was dedicated on June 30, 1918. A church bell, purchased by parishioners, was blessed by Fr. McLaughlin in September 1918. Fr. Macchiaverna served until August 14, 1931 and was succeeded by Fr. William Walsh, who oversaw the construction of a rectory at 125 Odell Avenue. The original Odell Avenue church was later re-utilized as a recreation center for the Catholic Youth (CY).
- Architect: Arthur C. Lacey / T. L. Lacey and Sons of Binghamton
- Brick facing on a steel frame; cost $14,500 → $22,500
- Cornerstone June 10, 1917; dedicated June 30, 1918
- Rectory built at 125 Odell Avenue under Fr. William Walsh
The Present Church and Recent Renovations
A newer St. Anthony of Padua church building stands on Jenkins Street, with more recent renovation work credited to Mancini Associates Inc. Parish offices and the St. Anthony Learning Center (TLC-E Chapel) are at 906 Jenkins Street.
- Present church on Jenkins Street
- Renovation work by Mancini Associates Inc.
- Parish offices / TLC-E Chapel entrance at 906 Jenkins St.
Clergy and Pastoral Staff
St. Anthony of Padua is served by the pastor of the North Endicott Catholic Community, together with a deacon and a pastoral associate.
- Pastor: Rev. Kenneth R. Kirkman
- Deacon: William Matts
- Pastoral Associate: Sr. Anisia Muthoni
Faith Formation and Youth
The parish Religious Education Program runs 24 weeks during the school year for students in grades PreK–8, meeting Sunday mornings 9:45–10:45 AM at St. Joseph's School. Additional classes are offered for First Communion and Confirmation preparation; adult volunteers teach with training provided (advanced certification is offered through the Southern Region Office of Faith Formation). Children's Liturgy of the Word (CLOW) is offered during Mass on most Faith Formation Sundays for children ages 4–8, led to the Conference Room off the Sacristy by CLOW leaders. Boys and girls in grade 3 and up are invited to serve as altar servers.
- Religious Education: PreK–8, 24 weeks, Sun 9:45–10:45 AM at St. Joseph's School
- First Communion & Confirmation preparation
- Children's Liturgy of the Word (ages 4–8); contact Sally Herceg
- Altar Servers (grade 3+)
Outreach and Evangelization
St. Anthony's reaches into the wider Endicott community through several long-running ministries, with a strong emphasis on feeding the hungry and walking with those in need.
- Food Pantry at 1000 Jenkins St. (TLC East, behind Chapel) — distribution Tues 10:00–11:45 AM & 5:30–6:45 PM; Thurs 10:00–11:45 AM; phone 429-0041; Thanksgiving baskets for up to 100 families
- Giving Tree — Christmas gift ministry coordinated with the Food Pantry
- Work of Our Hands — prayer shawls, chemo caps, neonatal caps, baby layettes, hats and scarves; meets 3rd Saturday at 9:30 AM at Judy's Cafe
- Prayer Network — phone prayer chain
- Respect Life Ministry
St. Anthony of Padua Holy Name Society
The Holy Name Society is one of the parish's signature ministries. Through events such as the annual stuffed-shell sale and the Captain & Crew Golf Tournament, the Society has replaced kitchen appliances, supported the Diocesan Ukrainian Effort, and funded youth endeavors. It annually provides college scholarships to high-school seniors from St. Anthony's.
- Men's fellowship open to all men of the parish
- Captain & Crew Golf Tournament fundraiser
- Annual College Scholarship for St. Anthony's high-school seniors
St. Anthony Learning Center (TLC)
Operating out of 906 Jenkins Street, the St. Anthony Learning Center extends the parish's mission beyond Sunday Mass through early-childhood and school-age programs.
- Pre-School
- Before and After School care
- Snow Day and Vacation Day Care
- Summer Camp
Italian Feast Days and Cultural Life
Each June 12, 13, and 14, the parish hosts the St. Anthony of Padua Italian Feast Days — a North Side tradition for more than 35 years. The festival preserves the Italian heritage of the parish's founders and draws together current parishioners and neighbors for food, fellowship, and faith. The parish also keeps a monthly Sunday Mass partially in Italian, supported by parishioners experienced in teaching Italian.
- Italian Feast Days, June 12–14 (35+ year tradition)
- Monthly Sunday Mass partially in Italian
Pastors & rectors through the years
- Rev. Matthew Pellegrini1913–1916
Charged by Bishop John Grimes on Sept 2, 1913 with the Italian parish of Binghamton and Endicott; first Mass for St. Anthony's parishioners celebrated at St. Ambrose on Sept 21, 1913; deposited the founding $400 in the bank under the parish's name.
- Rev. Rocco Macchiaverna1916–1931
Appointed first resident pastor in July 1916; oversaw construction of the brick church (cornerstone laid June 10, 1917; dedicated June 30, 1918); served until August 14, 1931.
- Rev. William Walsh1931–
Succeeded Fr. Macchiaverna on August 14, 1931; built the rectory at 125 Odell Avenue during his tenure (left after about one year per the Binghamton University CAP history).