St. Anthony of Padua Catholic Church

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Tobit risked everything during the reign of a cruel king to bury the dead— even death. How fortunate we are to live in a...
06/12/2026

Tobit risked everything during the reign of a cruel king to bury the dead— even death. How fortunate we are to live in an age and country where we can freely do what saints, such as St. Tobit the Righteous, risked great danger to do.

“If Sennacherib the king put to death any who came fleeing from Judea, I buried them secretly. For in his anger he put many to death. When the bodies were sought by the king, they were not found. Then one of the men of Nineveh went and informed the king about me, that I was burying them; so I hid myself. When I learned that I was being searched for, to be put to death, I left home in fear. Then all my property was confiscated and nothing was left to me except my wife Anna and my son Tobias.”
—Tob 1:16–20.

Later in Tobit’s life it was revealed to him by the angel Raphael that he was present with him in this act and praying for him to God.

"When you buried the dead, I [the Archangel Raphael] was present with you."
—Tob 12:12.

Today, we have an opportunity to follow in his footsteps and care for the dead through the St. Anthony Cemetery Expansion. Consider giving today.

Prayerfully consider donating to the St. Anthony Cemetery expansion so it can continue providing a space for our dearly ...
06/05/2026

Prayerfully consider donating to the St. Anthony Cemetery expansion so it can continue providing a space for our dearly departed to rest.

Join us this Sunday in adoration of the Eucharist at St. Anthony of Padua’s as we celebrate the Solemnity of the Most Ho...
06/05/2026

Join us this Sunday in adoration of the Eucharist at St. Anthony of Padua’s as we celebrate the Solemnity of the Most Holy Body and Blood of Christ.

Adoration: 12:00-4:00PM
Evening prayer and benediction begins at 4:00PM

We’re blessed to inherit a beauty in our church that calls the heart to eternal truths. Our stained glass does so with v...
06/04/2026

We’re blessed to inherit a beauty in our church that calls the heart to eternal truths. Our stained glass does so with vibrancy. Originally from Germany, these beautiful works of art have shone forth stories for generations— illuminating the hearts and minds of many. Now it’s our turn to find Christ by “the way of beauty.”

In this stained glass exposition series, we’ll be walking through the scenes found within the windows at St. Anthony of Padua, the first of which (the Nativity of Christ) can be found at the northwest side of the church.

This stained glass piece, as well as the rest in our church, should be viewed as a whole from top to bottom. The symbols within the circle at the top show, in a deeply mysterious way, the significance of the scene below. The divine light and cleansing water pouring down onto the bottom scene tell us that the Christ child will renew the world and shine divine grace upon all of creation. This scene is not just an ordinary birth but the reordering of the cosmos to Christ— the kingdom of heaven is at hand. In turn, all in the scene who look on Christ, learned and rugged alike, admire the innocent child who brings all blessings. This admiration is a call for us to recognize the mysteries before us in church.

At the bottom of the stained glass you will find two portions of writing in german, a bible verse and a dedication.

The verse reads “And the Word became flesh and dwelt among us.” John 1:14

The dedication is for the first resident pastor of the church. It reads “In memory of the Very Reverend Dean Michael Weis.”

We are pleased to welcome Mr. Seth Bohnhoff to St. Anthony High School as a Science teacher starting next school year! ...
06/02/2026

We are pleased to welcome Mr. Seth Bohnhoff to St. Anthony High School as a Science teacher starting next school year! His previous employment was as a meteorologist at WCIA-3 News in Champaign. Having made countless real-world applications of meteorology, earth science, and mathematics, he is able to use those same skills and unique experience to prepare our students. When he saw the opening at St. Anthony High School, he felt it was something God was calling him to.

Please join us in welcoming Seth Bohnhoff to the faculty of St. Anthony High School!

Say hello to Steven Kehoe, our visiting seminarian this summer!Some fun facts about Steven:• he comes from a family of s...
06/02/2026

Say hello to Steven Kehoe, our visiting seminarian this summer!

Some fun facts about Steven:
• he comes from a family of seven in Athens, IL! He is number 6.
• His brother, Ryan Kehoe, is a priest at Blessed Sacrament in Springfield
• He enjoys ultimate frisbee, volleyball, hiking, and skiing
• He lived as a Carmelite for six months before discerning a call to diocesan ministry.

Give him a warm welcome when you see him around!

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101 E Virginia Avenue
Effingham, IL
62401

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