About St. Anthony of Padua · Wickenburg, Arizona
St. Anthony of Padua is a bilingual Roman Catholic parish in Wickenburg, Arizona, belonging to the Diocese of Phoenix. The parish serves English- and Spanish-speaking Catholics through three Sunday Masses (8:00 am, 10:00 am in English and 12:00 pm in Spanish), daily weekday Masses Tuesday through Friday, and a Saturday Vigil Mass at its mission in Aguila. Located in the historic ranching town of Wickenburg northwest of Phoenix, the parish is anchored by active ministries including St. Vincent de Paul, Eucharistic Adoration, and a shared mission of fellowship and service.
- Patron
- St. Anthony of Padua
- Rector
- Rev. Jose R. Lobaton, OFM
- Diocese
- Diocese of Phoenix
Why belong here
St. Anthony of Padua offers a warm, bilingual Catholic community in the heart of Wickenburg where longtime members and visitors alike are welcomed into worship, fellowship, and service. The parish combines traditional devotions like Eucharistic Adoration and frequent Confession with active outreach through St. Vincent de Paul, making it a place where families can grow in faith and put that faith into action. Whether you are exploring becoming Catholic, registering as a new parishioner, or simply passing through Wickenburg, the parish invites you to feel at home.
Mass times at St. Anthony of Padua
Weekly Mass schedule
Confession times
- Tuesday 8:30-9:15 am
- Friday 8:30-9:15 am
- Saturday 5:30 pm (Aguila Mission)
- Sunday 7:15-7:45 am
- Sunday 9:15-9:45 am
- Sunday 11:15-11:45 am
- Or by appointment
Adoration times
- Thursday 6:00-7:00 pm (Spanish)
- Friday 8:30 am-12:15 pm
About St. Anthony of Padua Parish
St. Anthony of Padua is a Roman Catholic parish in Wickenburg, Arizona, part of the Diocese of Phoenix. It is a bilingual community serving both English- and Spanish-speaking Catholics in the historic ranching and mining town of Wickenburg, located about 60 miles northwest of Phoenix. The parish gathers for worship Sunday through Friday and extends its ministry to a satellite mission in the small community of Aguila.
Sacraments
The parish prepares and celebrates all seven Catholic Sacraments. Preparation for sacraments such as Baptism and Confirmation is coordinated through the parish office.
- Baptism
- Confirmation
- Eucharist
- Confession (Reconciliation)
- Anointing of the Sick
- Marriage
- Holy Orders
Ministries & Community Life
Parish life centers on fellowship, service, and the traditional devotions of Catholic worship. The parish supports outreach to those in need through the St. Vincent de Paul conference and gathers for Eucharistic Adoration throughout the week. Those exploring the Catholic faith are welcomed through the parish's RCIA / 'Become Catholic' pathway.
- St. Vincent de Paul
- Eucharistic Adoration
- RCIA / Become Catholic
- Parish registration and 'I'm New Here' hospitality
Our Lady of Guadalupe Mission, Aguila
St. Anthony of Padua shepherds the mission church Our Lady of Guadalupe in the small community of Aguila, Arizona. The mission hosts the parish's Spanish Saturday Vigil Mass at 6:00 pm and confessions before Mass at 5:30 pm.
- Saturday Vigil Mass 6:00 pm (Spanish)
- Saturday Confessions 5:30 pm
Parish Staff
The parish is currently shepherded by Rev. Jose R. Lobaton, OFM, a Franciscan friar who serves as pastor. Parish office business is handled Monday through Friday from 8:30 am to 12:30 pm, with a separate sacramental emergency line available after hours.
- Pastor: Rev. Jose R. Lobaton, OFM
- Parish Office: 928-684-2096
- Office Hours: Monday-Friday, 8:30 am-12:30 pm
- Sacramental Emergencies: 928-671-1603
Visit Us & Register
Newcomers and visitors are warmly welcomed. The parish invites those new to the area or simply visiting to attend a Mass, learn more about the community, and register with the parish. Registration forms are available through the parish office and website.
- Address: 244 N Tegner St., Wickenburg, AZ 85390
- Website: www.mystanthonyofpadua.com
- Emails: [email protected] or [email protected]
Pastors & rectors through the years
- Fr. Thomas Boyle1976-1990
Long-time pastor who shepherded parishioners at St. Anthony of Padua from 1976 until 1990; later retired and died March 12, 2015 of kidney failure at age 84.