St Anthony's Capuchin Friary Church is dedicated to St Anthony of Padua and is located in Hawthorn, a suburb of Melbourne, Australia. St Anthony's was built in the 1960s with the generous participation of the Italian community of Melbourne and is operated by the Capuchin Friars.

The Friary Church continues to be a place of prayer, devotion and mercy. It is not a parish church and so serves as a particular centre of evangelisation and popular piety. For over 50 years the Capuchin friars have ministered to the people, hearing confessions and celebrating Mass. 

On various Sundays throughout the year, particular saints, especially those dear to the Italian community, are celebrated in a festive way.

The church is open daily for private prayer and reflection. For Mass times click here. Opening and closing times are shown below.

All are welcome at St Anthony's.

Feast of St Anthony 2026

The St Anthony celebrations in English will be on the actual feast day, Saturday, 13th June.

SATURDAY, 13th JUNE 2026

6:45am – Mass

10:00am – Mass with the Blessing of Bread Rolls

7:00pm – Mass with the Blessing of Bread Rolls

The Sacrament of Reconciliation will be available
before the 10am and 7pm Masses

DOMENICA, 14 di giugno 2026

10:00am - MESSA SOLENNE IN ITALIANO

12:00noon - Messa in Inglese (Messa del giorno, non di Sant'Antonio)

2:00pm - PREGHIERE E BENEDIZIONE PER GLI AMMALATI; CONSACRAZIONE DEI BAMBINI A SANT’ANTONIO; BENEDIZIONE CON LA RELIQUIA.
2:30pm - PROCESSIONE: BAMBINI COL GIGLIO DI SANT’ANTONIO. STATUA DEL SANTO, CLERO, CONFRATERNITE, BANDA, FEDELI.
3:00pm - MESSA SOLENNE IN ITALIANO.

6:00pm - Messa in Inglese (Messa del giorno, non di Sant'Antonio)

Opening Times and Mass Times

Private Visits

Monday to Friday: 8:00am to 6:00pm
Sunday: 1:00pm to 6:00pm

Masses

Monday to Saturday: 6:45am

Tuesday: 6:45am and 10:00am

Sunday: 10:00am Italian, 12:00pm midday and 6:00pm

Reconciliation/Confessions

Tuesdays
10:30am to 11:30am
1:30pm to 4:30pm

Thursdays 
9:30am to 11:30am
1:30pm to 6:00pm

Fridays
4:30pm to 6:00pm

Sundays
11:30am to 12:00pm midday
5:30pm to 6:00pm

Please ring bell next to the confessional in the church during the above-mentioned times. The above confession times are not available on public holidays.

Please Note – the Friars are at Prayer each day between 7:00am - 8:00am, 12:00pm - 1:00pm and 5:00pm - 6:00pm.

The Friary doorbell at 182 Power Street and the telephone will not be answered between these hours.

Click here to contact us via phone or email