About St. Anthony of Padua · Robstown, Texas
St. Anthony of Padua Catholic Church is a bilingual (English/Spanish) Catholic parish in Robstown, Texas, within the Diocese of Corpus Christi. The parish traces its roots to a small chapel built in 1908 on the site where the present church now stands, and the first church building was constructed in 1914 under Bishop Nussbaum. Since 1990, St. Anthony has been served by priests of the Society of Our Lady of the Most Holy Trinity (SOLT), and it continues to operate a Catholic school (PK3–8) alongside an active religious education program, Life Teen youth ministry, EDGE middle-school program, a perpetual adoration chapel, and St. Mary Mission as a dependent chapel.
- Established
- 1914
- Patron
- St. Anthony of Padua
- Rector
- Rev. Rogel "Fr. Ogie" Rosalinas, SOLT
- Diocese
- Diocese of Corpus Christi
Why belong here
St. Anthony of Padua is a bilingual Catholic home in Robstown with daily and weekend Masses in both English and Spanish, a perpetual adoration chapel, and a robust sacramental and formation life. Families can enroll children in the parish's own PK3–8 Catholic school (founded 1916), and youth have a place to grow through EDGE (middle school), Life Teen (high school, paired with the 6 pm Sunday Mass), Confirmation preparation, and Vacation Bible School. The parish runs an active young-adult group called FIAT, offers adult preparation for the Sacraments of Initiation, and reaches beyond its walls through its dependence on the missionary SOLT community — making it a place where newcomers can find prayer, formation, and service in one faith family.
Mass times at St. Anthony of Padua
Weekly Mass schedule
Confession times
- Saturday 10:30 AM – 12:00 PM
- Saturday 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM
Adoration times
- Tuesday 7:00 PM – 8:00 PM (Holy Hour in the Church)
- Perpetual Adoration in the Adoration Chapel (call parish for information)
Parish History
St. Anthony of Padua traces its origins to a small chapel built in 1908 on the site of today's church. Under Bishop Nussbaum, a larger church was constructed in 1914 — the same year the parish recorded its first baptism and wedding. In 1916, the Missionary Sisters of the Most Pure Virgin Mary arrived to begin teaching religious education, founding what would become a continuous Catholic school tradition in Robstown.
- 1908 — First chapel built on present church site
- 1914 — Church built under Bishop Nussbaum; first baptism and wedding
- 1916 — Missionary Sisters of the Most Pure Virgin Mary begin teaching
- 1922 — Fr. Juan Canales, Spanish missionary, appointed pastor
- 1925 — Second church built; Daughters of the Most Pure Virgin Mary take over school
- 1946 — Fundraising for the current church begins
- 1952 — Ground broken for the present church
- 1960s — New school constructed (later renovated and expanded)
- 1970s–1980s — Fr. Marcos Martinez era: emphasis on religious education and evangelization
- 1990 — SOLT priests begin serving the parish
- 2004 — Former social-service building renovated into the youth center
St. Mary Mission
St. Mary Mission is the parish's mission chapel, located at Canales & Garcia Streets in Robstown. It has its own weekend Mass schedule, providing additional Spanish and English options for the local community.
- Saturday Vigil: 5:00 PM (Spanish)
- Sunday: 11:00 AM (English)
Faith Formation & Religious Education
St. Anthony's provides parish-based faith formation for children, youth, and adults. Children's Religious Education serves Grades 1–8 in-person on Sundays; EDGE is a middle-school ministry (Grades 6–8) meeting Wednesdays; Life Teen is a high-school relational ministry (Grades 9–12) tied to the Sunday 6 PM Mass. A two-year High School Confirmation program prepares teens for the sacrament, and adults 18+ can receive preparation for the Sacraments of Initiation (Baptism, Holy Communion, Confirmation).
- Children's Religious Education (Grades 1–8) — Sundays
- EDGE Middle School Ministry (Grades 6–8) — Wednesdays 7:00 PM–8:30 PM, St. Francis Youth House
- Life Teen (Grades 9–12) — begins with 6 PM Sunday Mass, then youth house until 9 PM
- Confirmation — two-year program, Sundays 10:30 AM–11:45 AM
- Adult Sacrament Preparation (18+) — for those needing Baptism, Communion, or Confirmation
- Vacation Bible School — one week in June/July
- FIAT — Young Catholic Adult Group
St. Anthony Catholic School (PK3–8)
St. Anthony Catholic School has served the Robstown community continuously since its founding in 1916 by the Sisters of the Most Pure Virgin Mary. The school celebrated its 100th anniversary in 2016 and continues to welcome students from PK3 through 8th grade. Religious sisters from the SOLT community currently serve in the classrooms, continuing a long tradition of consecrated religious presence on campus.
- Grades offered: PK3 through 8
- Founded 1916 by the Missionary Sisters of the Most Pure Virgin Mary
- 100th anniversary celebrated in 2016
- Religious presence currently provided by SOLT sisters
- Office: 361-387-3814
- Website: https://www.stanthonysaints.org/
- Enrollment open for the 2026–2027 school year
Clergy & Staff
St. Anthony is served by a team of SOLT priests and three permanent deacons, supported by lay staff coordinating religious education for both the parish and St. Mary Mission.
- Rev. Rogel "Fr. Ogie" Rosalinas, SOLT — Pastor
- Rev. John Patterson, SOLT — Parochial Vicar
- Rev. Juan Villagomez, SOLT — Parochial Vicar
- Rev. Dominic Zimmermann — Priest-in-Residence
- DCN Homer Martinez
- DCN Emilio Flores
- DCN Edward Mireles
- Laura McCracken — Religious Education, St. Anthony Parish (361-767-1705 / [email protected])
- Cecilia Gamboa — Religious Education, St. Mary's Mission (361-387-2774)
Contact & Visiting
Parishioners and visitors can reach the parish office by phone, fax, or email during the published office hours. The parish office is located on Indiana Street, while the church itself is on Dunne Street; the youth center (St. Francis Youth House) is across Indiana Street from the parish office.
- Parish Office: 604 Indiana Street, Robstown, TX 78380
- Church: 204 Dunne Street, Robstown, TX 78380
- Mailing: PO Box 792, Robstown, TX 78380
- Phone: (361) 387-2774
- Fax: (361) 387-5114
- Email: [email protected]
- Office hours: Mon–Fri 9:00 AM–12:00 PM and 1:00 PM–4:00 PM
- Closed: 1st Friday of each month, Holy Days, and Holidays
Pastors & rectors through the years
- Father Juan Canales (Spanish missionary)1922–
Reopened the school with the Sisters of the Incarnate Word and Blessed Sacrament.
- Father Marcos Martinez1970s–1980s
Emphasized religious education and evangelization during his pastorate.
- SOLT pastorsSince 1990
Society of Our Lady of the Most Holy Trinity priests have served the parish continuously since 1990.