Welcome to
Parish of St. Anthony of Padua
New Year 2026
At the start of this New Year, 2026, we place ourselves in God’s loving hands. May He walk with you each day and strengthen you in times of trial.
As a family, let us continue to grow together in faith, love, and service, trusting in God’s guidance in every step we take and supporting each other. Thank you for being an important part of our parish family.
And may God bless your homes with Peace and Progress. Amen.
Happy New Year!
With every blessing and my prayers.
Fr. Nathaniel
Greetings from the Priest
Welcome to our Parish Family: St Anthony’s Catholic Church Slough, of the Diocese of Northampton! Whether you are a visitor or new to our parish, interested in becoming a Catholic, seeking to return to the practice of your faith, searching for where to worship, or an active member of our parish, we are pleased that you have come to our website.
As a Parish Family, we are a group of enthusiastic and happy people from different nationalities, cultures, and orientations. We are broken and imperfect, with every kind of story imaginable, but we are committed to building a family with a promising and glorious future by following the teachings of Jesus and His Holy Church.
It is our hope that through our liturgical and sacramental celebrations, teachings, admonitions, social services and caring for one another, we shall raise for the Kingdom of God, RICH Catholics. RICH as an acronym for Resourceful, Informed, Committed and Holy Catholics.
Parish History
The first soil of Saint Anthony’s school site was turned in April 1939. Three weeks later the foundation stone of the school was laid by the then Bishop of Northampton Lawrence Youens. On Sunday 20th July 1940 the new mission of Saint Anthony’s was opened by Father Houghton and Mass was celebrated in the school hall with an attendance of 91 people. On the 2nd September 1940 Saint Anthony’s school opened its doors to the first set of children. The school hall was used not only for Sunday Mass, but also for daily Mass and other services.
How to find us?
St Anthony’s is located on the Farnham Road (A355), just north of Slough and can be accessed via the M40 from the north, or M4 from the south. We have a large carpark with disabled parking, a dedicated disabled toilet and is fully wheelchair accessible. The Parish Office is located inside the Presbytery, which can be found at the back of the Church. It is open Monday to Friday from 9:00am to 2.00pm. Please note that our Parish Secretary Steph works on Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday.
We also have a small hall for hire at very reasonable prices. See ‘Parish Crypt’ for more details.
SL2 3AE, Slough, Buckinghamshire, England, United Kingdom.
"It is a beautiful church located near the borders of Slough and Farnham Royal. The patron saint is St. Antony of Padua. You have buses from Slough Station every 30 mins. Nice place to worship."
Nancy F.
“The church has a new priest and I went on a Sunday. The covid rules are still being followed and I am told that on Sunday coming (first week in September) there will be coffee and tea served in the cript after the long covid restrictions have been lifted. Love this church and all it has to offer. The parking is great too.” – M Groves
“Very friendly and welcoming to all. Not to formal just great community feeling” – Richard P.
“Visited for a christening lovely church nice priest” – Richard S.
“Amazing place” – Michael T.
“Fantastic community.” – Ursa
“Close to where I am staying. Friendly atmosphere.” – Clem V.
“Best church ever. Soo many memories held here. 🙌🏾🙌🏾✝️” – Michael A.
“Calm atmosphere” – Adam T.
“We are big family” – Kasia K.