For Immediate Release

On July 20, the Diocese of Toledo delivered the deeds for the former Saint Anthony Church, rectory, the parcel of land on which they sit and the adjacent parcel of land located at 519 Junction Avenue, to the Lucas County Land Bank for recording. This formally completes the Diocese’s donation of the former St. Anthony Church to the Land Bank.

The Diocese of Toledo announced the gifting of the former church and land after Bishop Daniel Thomas met twice personally with Congresswoman Marcy Kaptur, Mayor Wade Kapszukiewicz, and Mr. David Mann over the last several weeks. According to Bishop Thomas, “Now that the former St. Anthony Church buildings and land have been deeded to the Land Bank, I reiterate the sincere hope of the Diocese that, through the collaboration of the Land Bank and Padua Center, the future use of the buildings and property will promote even greater outreach for the good of the local community.”

Kelly Donaghy
(419) 214-4944 or (419) 343-0207
kdonaghy@toledodiocese.org

On July 27, 2018, the Lucas County LandBank signed over to Padua Center Inc, the Padua Center building, parking lot and garden. Padua Center now owns these properties. We look forward to renovations and improvements on the building, as well as new programs!

Padua Center
1416 Nebraska Avenue
Toledo, Ohio 43607
(419) 241-6465
thepaduacenter@gmail.com