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St. Anthony of Padua

St. Anthony of Padua is one of the Catholic Church’s most popular saints. Saint Anthony of Padua, patron saint of lost and stolen articles, was a powerful Franciscan preacher and teacher. He’s typically portrayed holding the child Jesus—or a lily—or a book—or all three—in his arms.

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The Shrine

“Mt. Airy” is the familiar name for the National Shrine of St. Anthony and Friary sitting on a hill above Cincinnati. The shrine had its start in the late 1880s, when Joseph and Elizabeth Nurre bought what was then a country estate for $18,000 and gave it to the Franciscan friars.

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About the Friars

The 130 friars of St. John the Baptist Province (SJB) are members of the Order of Friars Minor. We are a Franciscan brotherhood inspired by the 13th-century example of St. Francis of Assisi. We serve the Catholic Church as brothers and priests in a communal life of poverty, prayer, and service to others.

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Prayer Requests

Tuesday Nov, 3, 2026
My Dear Saint Anthony,Saint Francis,and Saint Therese Please intercede on my behalf.Please pray that I may recieve finacial assistance and ask my Good Lord to free me from the miserable existance I have lived in this community,as He has delivered me from other tribulations.Please allow me now to move on to a happier better life in a new location.Thank You my Dear Saints.Amen.
anonymous
Monday Nov, 2, 2026
Dear Lord Jesus my God my all... I praise your name above all names. With the help of St Anthony please help me recover the funds that were stolen from me. You know the truth. I need these funds to pay my bills. I forgive all involved. I thank you for hearing and answering my prayer....so I claim it as done in your name. I love you Jesus.....may my guardian angel protect me and bring me to your peace in this matter.... Amen Amen and Amen
MC
Monday Nov, 2, 2026
Take care of us
Linus
Monday Nov, 2, 2026
Dear Lord rescue us
anonymous
Monday Nov, 2, 2026
I will offer praise in the great assembly; my vows I will fulfill before those who fear him. The poor will eat their fill; those who seek the LORD will offer praise. May your hearts enjoy life forever!"
Theodore
Monday Nov, 2, 2026
Our cocker spaniel, Trouper has a raging post-op infection that is very serious. Please pray that the infection is cleared and that he heals and recovers from this. He is my baby. Thank you & God Bless.
Fran
Monday Nov, 2, 2026
May the most holy, most sacred, most adorable, most mysterious and unutterable Name of God be always praised, blessed, loved, adored and glorified in heaven on earth and under the earth, by all the creatures of God, and by the Sacred Heart of our Lord Jesus Christ in the most Holy Sacrament of the altar.
M
Monday Nov, 2, 2026
Prayer against witchcraft and enemies
Amy
Monday Nov, 2, 2026
We are living in Ongole town, Andhra Pradesh, India, where Cyclone Murasu is expected to make landfall in our area. We humbly request you to please pray for us. Please pray that, by God's grace and protection, this cyclone causes no harm or damage to human lives, animals, birds, or agricultural crops. May all the people in our area remain safe, and may farmers' crops and livelihoods be protected. Please especially pray for all our beloved pets, including our dogs and cats, who are currently outside, that God may guide them to safe and sheltered places and protect them from heavy rains, strong winds, and flooding. We also have some missing cats. Please pray that they remain safe throughout the cyclone and that, once the cyclone passes, they return home safely without any injuries.
Himabindu
Monday Nov, 2, 2026
Please pray for my daughter's success in her studies. Pray that she did well today on all of her exams especially epidemiology. Pray that she passes with flying colors this today.
Lynnann
Monday Nov, 2, 2026
I pray for restoration of my 20/20 vision and for my scoliosis to be less than 20 degrees.
John
Monday Nov, 2, 2026
Saint Anthony, our patron saint of miracle, please intercede on behalf of myself and my loved ones, safeguarding us from evil Strengthen us through our trials and challenges—whether related to addiction, employment difficulties, self-esteem issues, or financial struggles. Protect us from offending our Lord, drawing us closer to Him and to our Heavenly Mother. Please bless all those who have asked for my prayers and those I have promised to pray for, granting them everything that is good and beneficial according to God's divine plan. Guide our youth toward our Lord and Our Heavenly Mother, helping them to recognize their love. Protect them from negative influences, especially those I know personally. Pray for the souls in purgatory. May they find eternal peace and rejoice forever in the presence of our Lord, Our Heavenly Mother, and you, Saint Anthony, along with all the saints in heaven. Especially the ones on my list.
Jenny
Monday Nov, 2, 2026
Father; Deliver me from being abused by persons in positions of authority. Rise up in my defense. Through Christ Our Lord. Amen.
Theodore
Monday Nov, 2, 2026
Dear st Antony bless my family and my children Antoathin and daughter Aashikha. Bless my profession
Xavier
Monday Nov, 2, 2026
please pray for patrick and lucinda and baby alaya to be happy and safe take away all stress worry pray for peace and all wrong company that trying cause arugements wtih patrick and lucinda our lady and jesus saint joseph all the saints protect them
patrick
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