Holy Days of Obligation
Holy Days of Obligation are important days in the Catholic liturgical year that require Catholics to attend Mass. They are reminders of God’s love for us.
Church Schedule
Mass
Saturday: 5 pm
Sunday: 8 am, 10 am, & 12 pm
Weekdays: 11 am
⦁ No Mass on Mondays
⦁ Holy Days of Obligation: 11 am & 6 pm
History of Parish
When a group of African American families in the Greenville area of South Carolina, during the time of segregation, decided to form a black Catholic community. Their cause and journey were taken on by many people over the years. The first to undertake their mission was Rev. Fr. Sydney F. Dean a diocesan priest who was assigned as the assistant pastor at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Greenville, South Carolina.
In the mid-1930s, Fr. Dean felt called to evangelize the African American community. His initial work of evangelization was done in collaboration with the Sisters of Mercy whose convent was located at St. Mary’s parish. On September24, 1934, Fr. Dean organized the St. Peter Claver Society. The first members of the society were baptized into the Catholic faith in May 1935. At that time, most of the new African American Catholics worked at St. Francis Hospital, so it was more convenient and safer for the group to meet in the chapel of the hospital.
on the journey
Why St. Anthonys
St. Anthony of Padua Catholic Church is a vibrant faith and diverse community which exist in the heart of the City of Greenville in South Carolina.
There is no stranger at St. Anthony’s, as the Church welcomes and celebrates all who walk in its door. Built on Faith, Charity and Compassion, there is a place for everyone to become part of the parish family.
What We Do
St. Anthony’s Catholic Church is committed to evangelizing and forming Disciples of Christ throughout our Parish and our community through a culture of gratitude.
Pastor, Clergy, & Staff
Fr. Emerson Rodriguez-Delgado
Pastoral Administrator
erodriguez@charlestondiocese.org
Deacon Dexter Gourdin
dexter.gourdin@charlestondiocese.org
Kyle Hall
Director of Administration
kyle.hall@charlestondiocese.org
Jay Pitts
Director of Stewardship and Ministries
jaypitts@charlestondiocese.org
Debra Drennon
Director of Religious Education
debra.drennon@charlestondiocese.org
Deacon Phil Allen
Director of Adult Faith Formation and Discipleship
deaconphilallen@charlestondiocese.org
Charlita Glenn
Financial Secretary
cglenn@charlestondiocese.org
Johnny Payne
Events Coordinator
johnnypayne@charlestondiocese.org
Ronnie Hudson
Records Secretary
ronnie.hudson@charlestondiocese.org
Ken Basset
Facilities Coordinator
ken.basset@charlestondiocese.org
Josh Bowens
Facilities Coordinator
josh.bowens@charlestondiocese.org
St. Anthony’s School
St. Anthony of Padua Catholic School serves students in grades K3-5th Grade in a state-of-the-art facility in West Greenville, SC. Our school is fully accredited through Cognia. Under the auspices of the Catholic Diocese of Charleston, Saint Anthony of Padua Catholic School continues to provide a Christ-centered, Catholic education and welcomes students of all socio-economic and faith backgrounds.
St. Anthony of Padua Catholic School, proudly diverse, and centered in Jesus Christ, educates and inspires students to be life-long learners and prepares them for lives of leadership and service as builders of the kingdom of God.
Parish Organizations & Ministries
Stewardship Committee
Jay Pitts, Directory of Stewardship & Ministries
