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, becoming part of the Diocese of Sacramento in 1886. We are glad you are here.

DAILY READINGS FOR: 2026

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Special Masses

Ash Wednesday Mass – February 18th

• St. Thomas Parish at 8:30AM
• St. Anthony of Padua at 12:30PM
• St. Thomas Parish at 6:00PM (Bi-lingual)
• Service for Imposition of Ashes at 12 noon, in Oroville

Lenten Healing Mass – February 26th at 11AM

This mass is offered for all with health issues, the chronically ill, and those scheduled for surgery. Father will administer the Sacrament of the Sick and anoint those who are attending.

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Lenten Penance Service Schedule

All Penance Services will begin at 6:00PM

• March 10th at St. Johns – Chico
• March 11th at St. Isidore’s – Yuba City
• March 12th at Our Lady of Lourdes – Colusa
• March 17th at St. Thomas – Oroville
• March 18th at St. Joseph’s – Marysville
• March 19th at Sacred Heart – Gridley
• March 24th at St. Dominic’s – Orland
• March 25th at St. Thomas More – Paradise
• March 31st at Holy Cross – Arbuckle

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Sick Calls – Home Visits – Mass Intention Requests

Please contact the parish office at 530-533-0262

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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.