Welcome!

Welcome to Saint Thomas the Apostle Catholic Church and Parish School in Oroville, California, and our mission church, Saint Anthony of Padua, in Challenge, California.  We have served the Greater Oroville area since 1857 and became part of the Diocese of Sacramento in 1886. We are glad you are here.

DAILY READINGS FOR: 2026

Corpus Christi Sunday is June 7

There will be a Eucharistic Procession after the 10:30 mass, which will be a bi-lingual mass.

Changes to the Mass Schedule

• Father’s Going on Retreat from June 1st to June 5th. There will be no daily masses during that time.
• There will not be a daily mass on Monday or Tuesday. Wednesday through Friday, June 10th to June 13th
• We will celebrate with a special bi-lingual mass on Saturday, July 4 at 6:00 PM. 5:30 and 7:00 masses will be canceled that evening. The 6:00 mass will be followed by a potluck dinner.

Sick Calls – Home Visits – Mass Intention Requests

Please contact the parish office at 530-533-0262

MISSION STATEMENT: Under the guidance of the Holy Spirit, we, the church, answer the call of Christ to be a visible sign of His presence by participating in Scripture and Sacraments, Worship and Prayer, Spiritual and Academic Education, Evangelization and Witnessing, Service and Charity, Fellowship, and Community. Through our words and actions with our universal community of believers, we strive to share the love of God with the greater Oroville community and throughout the world.