Author: Bill Freeman

Recognized for bridging the gap between traditional and contemporary Catholic liturgical music, William Paul Freeman is a highly sought after organist, conductor, and music educator based out of Las Vegas. He currently serves as the Director of Music at the fastest growing Catholic Church in America, St. Anthony of Padua Roman Catholic Church, Organist at Guardian Angel Cathedral, and Director of Guitar Studies at The Mojave High School. He is the founding Chapter Director for the National Pastoral Musicians' Chapter in the Diocese of Las Vegas and Sub-Dean of the Southern Nevada Chapter of the American Guild of Organists. Freeman has been featured on SiriusXM's "The Catholic Guy Show with Lino Rulli," and various Catholic and secular media, and has provided music, as an arranger, conductor, and organist, for several nationally televised Catholic liturgies. An accomplished organist, Mr. Freeman has performed on some of the finest organs in the world including the 1876 Hook & Hasting Centennial Organ in Buffalo, New York. He has performed under luminary conductors such as JoAnn Falletta, Yoav Talmi, and Robert Duerr. He made is own conducting debut in sold-out performances of Stephen Sondheim's thriller "Sweeney Todd: The Demon of Fleet Street." Mr. Freeman holds an undergraduate degree in organ and liturgical music, a Master of Education, a Master of Business Administration, a Master of Science in Educational Leadership and Administration, and a Certificate in Roman Catholic Theology and Liturgical Music. He completed his musical studies at the Eastman School of Music, Canisius College, George Mason University, Notre Dame, UNLV, and George Mason University. He is licensed in K-12 Music, K-8 General Education, and K-12 School Administration. Freeman lives in Henderson with his wife, Jovita Rose, and their cocker spaniel, Peanut.
Advent Parish Mission with Fr. Bob Stoeckig

Advent Parish Mission with Fr. Bob Stoeckig

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Dive into the Advent Scriptures and deepen your prayer life this Advent on December 12 and 13 at 6:30 PM during our Advent Parish Mission. Our guest speaker is Fr. Bob Stoeckig who currently serves as Rector of Guardian Angel Cathedral in Las Vegas. Previously, Fr. Bob served as Vicar General and Chancellor of the Diocese of Las Vegas. Prior to becoming a Catholic priest, Fr. Bob earned a Master of Arts in Vocal Performance, worked as a music therapist, and served as Director of Operations for Pan American Industries. A highly sought-after speaker, Fr. Bob has presented on topics such as music, liturgy, and Sacred Scripture at conferences and missions around the country.

Fr. Bob will be the celebrant and homilist at the 4 PM Saturday Mass on 12/10 and at the 8 AM, 10 AM, and 4 PM Masses on 12/11.

Triduum of Hallowtide (Traditional Latin Mass)

Triduum of Hallowtide (Traditional Latin Mass)

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The Diocese of Las Vegas’ Latin Mass Community will be celebrating the Triduum of Hallowtide this year at St. Anthony of Padua Roman Catholic Church in the Extraordinary tradition. These liturgies are celebrated in Latin.

Both the Latin Extraordinary Form and English Novus Ordo liturgies will fulfill the Holy Day of Obligation requirement for all Roman Catholics. Please note two very important details:

  1. 10/31 Requiem Vespers at 6:30 PM does NOT fulfill the Holy Day of Obligation requirement
  2. All Souls Day is NOT a Holy Day of Obligation

*St. Anthony of Padua will have a Vigil Mass on 10/31 at 5:30 PM and 9 AM and 12 PM Masses on 11/1. On All Souls’ Day, the parish will have Mass at 9 AM and 5:30 PM. All Novous Ordo Masses will be celebrated in English.*

Monday, October 31, 2022

Requiem Vespers, 6:30pm (Does not fulfill the Holy Day of Obligation)

Requiem Vespers is the traditional Office for the Dead, chanted in Latin.

November 1st, All Saints’ Day

Missa Cantata at  at 7:30pm

November 2nd, All Souls’ Day

Triduum of Masses
  • 1st Mass: Low Mass – 7:15pm
  • 2nd Mass: Low Mass – approximately 7:45pm immediately following the first Mass
  • 3rd Mass: Missa Cantata – approximately 8:15pm immediately following the previous Mass

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