The Franciscan Friars of the Atonement have always turned to St. Anthony of Padua in times of need. Fr. Paul Wattson, the founder of our religious community, often called upon fellow Franciscan, St. Anthony and lovingly referred to him as our "big brother".
Whether in times of great need or simply misplacing his quill pen, Fr. Paul would call upon St. Anthony for his intercession -- and time and again St. Anthony would assist.
