About St. Anthony of Padua · Las Vegas, Nevada
St. Anthony of Padua Roman Catholic Church is a parish of the Archdiocese of Las Vegas serving the thousands of Catholics who live in northwest Las Vegas, Nevada. Founded on October 15, 2006 by Bishop Joseph A. Pepe, the community worshipped at Centennial High School for its first decade before moving in 2016 into its own 800-seat church on North Fort Apache Road in the Centennial Hills area. Today the parish is pastored by Father Steven Hoffer and offers a full schedule of daily and Sunday Masses, weekday Eucharistic Adoration, the OCIA (Order of Christian Initiation of Adults) process, children's and youth ministry, and a music program serving several thousand registered families.
- Established
- 2006
- Patron
- St. Anthony of Padua
- Rector
- Rev. Steven Hoffer
- Diocese
- Archdiocese of Las Vegas
Why belong here
St. Anthony of Padua is a Christ-centered Roman Catholic community in the suburbs of northwest Las Vegas that welcomes families, singles, and seekers into a full sacramental life. Daily and Sunday Masses are complemented by a weekday Eucharistic Adoration chapel, a structured OCIA (Becoming Catholic) process for adults, children's ministry, youth ministry, and adult faith formation, all supported by a professional music and liturgy staff. With dozens of ministries, varying musical styles at Mass, and a 2,000-family parish actively raising the next generation of Catholics, the parish offers newcomers many concrete ways to get involved and grow in their faith.
Mass times at St. Anthony of Padua
Weekly Mass schedule
Confession times
- Friday: 4:00 PM – 5:30 PM (must end at 5:30 PM to allow priest time to prepare for the 6 PM Mass)
- Saturday: 9:00 AM – 11:00 AM
Adoration times
- Monday – Friday: immediately after the 9 AM Mass until nightly Benediction (Adoration Chapel, closed weekends and Holy Days)
- Benediction: nightly at 6:30 PM following the 6 PM Mass (Adoration Chapel closes immediately after)
- First Friday (held in the main church): 20-Decade Rosary at 4:30 PM, Benediction at 5:30 PM, followed by 6 PM Mass
- Closed: weekends, Holy Days of Obligation, and the First Friday (when Adoration moves to the main church)
Welcome & Parish Identity
St. Anthony of Padua Roman Catholic Church is a Christ-centered Roman Catholic community in the suburbs of northwest Las Vegas. The parish greets visitors with the message that they — along with Father Steve, the staff, and parishioners — are welcomed into a community whose mission is to give men, women, and children of the Catholic faith the opportunity to deepen their relationship with Christ. The parish's mission is carried out through its Mass schedule, Adoration Chapel, OCIA process, faith formation programs, and dozens of supporting ministries.
- Tagline: 'Serving thousands of faithful Catholics of northwest Las Vegas.'
- Led by Fr. Steve and a professional clergy and lay staff
- Welcomes new parishioners through a downloadable registration form or a visit to the front office
Our History
St. Anthony of Padua was founded on October 15, 2006 by Bishop Joseph A. Pepe to serve the growing Catholic population of the Centennial Hills area. For ten years the community worshipped at Centennial High School while offices were rented on Rancho Drive. In 2016 the parish dedicated a new 800-seat worship center on a 10-acre campus at North Fort Apache Road and West Centennial Parkway. Much of the church's interior was assembled from salvaged and refurbished pieces of old European churches.
- Founded October 15, 2006 by Bishop Joseph A. Pepe
- First priest: Father Gene Kenny
- Founding pastor: Father Robert (Bob) Puhlman (from 2012)
- New church opened February 2016; Bishop Pepe concelebrated the first Mass
- Grew from ~40 founding families to ~1,900–2,000 registered families
- Original worship site: Centennial High School, 10200 W. Centennial Parkway
- Legacy parish office: 4275 N. Rancho Drive, Suite 120
Clergy & Staff
The parish is pastored by Father Steven Hoffer, with Father Vincent Ihuoma, MSP, serving as Parochial Vicar. They are supported by a Pastoral Associate, a Business Manager, a Receptionist, a Wedding Coordinator, and a full team of faith formation, music, liturgy, IT, and maintenance staff.
- Rev. Steven Hoffer – Pastor (installed July 1, 2023)
- Rev. Vincent Ihuoma, MSP – Parochial Vicar
- Most Reverend George Leo Thomas, Ph.D. – Archbishop of Las Vegas
- Pat Meyer – Pastoral Associate ([email protected], ext. 102)
- Elizabeth George – Business Manager ([email protected])
- Barbara Sheehan – Receptionist ([email protected], ext. 100)
- Karen D'Antonio – Wedding Coordinator ([email protected], ext. 106)
Faith Formation
The parish runs a full faith formation program for children, youth, and adults, with about 400 children enrolled from first through tenth grade. Adult seekers are served through the parish's Becoming Catholic (OCIA) program.
- Children's Ministry – Karen Washburn, Coordinator ([email protected], ext. 108)
- Youth Ministry – Jonathan Rogers, Coordinator ([email protected], ext. 110)
- Adult Faith Formation – Emma Avila, Coordinator ([email protected])
- O.C.I.A. (Becoming Catholic) – Wednesdays 6:30 PM – 8:30 PM (breaks in August)
O.C.I.A. – Becoming Catholic (Adults 18+)
As of 2021, the USCCB officially approved a new translation from RCIA to OCIA (Order of Christian Initiation of Adults), and in the Archdiocese of Las Vegas Archbishop Thomas has designated this transition 'Becoming Catholic.' Sessions at St. Anthony of Padua are open throughout the year and meet on Wednesdays from 6:30 PM to 8:30 PM, with a break in August.
- For adults seeking Baptism, Eucharist, and/or Confirmation
- Wed 6:30 PM – 8:30 PM; catechist available to answer questions
- Curriculum covers the RCIA process & rites, the Mass, the Creed, the Sacraments, the Church Year, the Ten Commandments, Mary, the Eucharist, Discernment, Evangelization, and more
- Contact: Emma Avila at [email protected] or Father Steve
Sacraments
The parish prepares the faithful for the sacraments of Baptism, Reconciliation, First Communion, Confirmation, and Matrimony, and welcomes adult inquirers through OCIA. Baptism preparation classes are offered monthly for parents and godparents, and a $50 offering is requested (with accommodations for those who cannot afford it).
- Baptism – celebrated on Saturdays; preparation class required for parents and godparents; child dressed in white
- Children 7+ enter the children's catechumenate through the Faith Formation Office
- Reconciliation – Friday afternoons and Saturday mornings (see schedule)
- First Penance, First Holy Communion, Confirmation – via the Faith Formation Office
- Matrimony – through Karen D'Antonio, Wedding Coordinator
- OCIA – for unbaptized adults and adults completing initiation
Music & Liturgy
Music is an integral part of parish life. A dedicated team leads the music and liturgical technology ministries, and the parish notes that its Masses feature 'varying styles of music' to serve a diverse congregation.
- Dr. William Paul Freeman – Director of Music, Liturgy, & Communications ([email protected], ext. 111)
- Steve Borzage – Director of Liturgical Technology and Assistant Director of Music
- Cloency Chua – Associate Director of Music
- Mass styles vary to serve the parish community
Joining the Parish & Contact
Anyone interested in joining the parish is invited to contact the parish office during regular business hours or to download the parish registration form, fill it out, and return it to the office (or by email to [email protected]). The office is open Monday–Friday 10:00 AM – 4:30 PM, closed 1:00–2:00 PM for lunch.
- Parish Office: (702) 399-6897
- Office Hours: Mon–Fri, 10:00 AM – 4:30 PM (closed 1–2 PM)
- Address: 6350 N. Fort Apache Road, Las Vegas, NV 89149
- Registration: download form, email to [email protected], or drop off at the office
Pastors & rectors through the years
- Rev. Eugene (Gene) Kenny2006 – c. 2012
First priest assigned to the newly founded parish.
- Rev. Robert (Bob) Puhlman2012 – c. 2023
Founding pastor; led the capital campaign and the construction of the new church, which opened in February 2016.
- Rev. Steven Hoffer2023 – present
Installed July 1, 2023; previously a forester with a B.S./M.S. in Forestry, entered seminary in 2000, ordained May 2005.