Do you have a Catholic loved one who is homebound?
Help your loved ones stay connected to the Church through free monthly snail mail letters.
It is easy. Simply sign them up to receive free Catholic materials by mail from Saint Anthony Mail!
Each letter comes with wisdom from a variety of saints, a one page novena for the month, a saints prayer card, and a brief note.
It's completely free!
How to Start
- Complete and submit the form below to make a subscription request.
- Check your email inbox for an email confirming your subscription request.
- Reply to that email in order to confirm your subscription request.
Note, subscription requests cannot be added to the mailing list if:
Valid information is not provided in every required field on the form.
A reply email is not received from the email address provided in the form.
FAQ
Why should I sign up?
Letters from Saint Anthony Mail are designed to help the ill and the homebound to be more connected to our Catholic Church. In many cases, they might not be able to attend mass regularly or at all. The most important gift is to receive Our Lord in the Eucharist, The letters help keep that tie to our precious Catholic Faith and to help them be prepared to receive Our Lord when they can.
We also are grateful for the opportunity to provide these free Catholic materials to prisoners.What are in the letters?
The letters include writings from a saint (include on the front and back of a single page), a one page novena, some reflections about the faith, and a prayer card. Note, the information provided is from a wide range of saints. (There has been some confusion that this is all about St. Anthony of Padua.)
Are the letters free?
Yes. The letters are free Catholic materials sent by mail. We rely on donations to keep sending out the letters. If you can, please make a donation via PayPal in order to be able to keep sending out the letters every month.
When will the first letter arrive?
The letters are sent out once a month around the middle of each month. The letters are sent from the United States. Letters with U.S. addresses should arrive within one to two weeks. Letters outside the U.S. might take much longer.
Do you deliver internationally?
Yes. Letters are sent worldwide wherever mail is delivered. Everything in the letters is written in English. Currently, letters are being sent to people who live in eighteen different countries (beside the U.S.) and forty-six states and one territory in the U.S.
Can I cancel at any time?
Yes. You can can cancel your subscription at any time. You can also pause your subscription for any amount of time. Simply enter a comment below to make any changes to your subscription and the change will be taken care of right away.
What should I do if no letters have been received?
Check the date when you signed up for Saint Anthony Mail. Letters are mailed out once a month around the middle of the month. If you signed up after the 15th of the month, the first letter will not be mailed until next month.
Letters mailed to U.S. addresses will take one to two weeks to arrive. Letters mailed to addresses outside of the U.S. will take longer.
Also, check that you sent a confirmation email. When you signed up, you should have received an email from Saint Anthony Mail with a request that you reply to confirm the subscription. If you did not receive an email, check your spam folder. Your reply is required. Letters will not be sent unless you have sent an email to confirm your subscription.If you think that you a letter should have been received but has not arrived, use the form at the bottom of this page to contact Saint Anthony Mail.
What if my letter arrived after the start of the novena?
There might be times when your letter arrives after the start date of the novena included in the letter. Of course, you can just start to pray the novena as soon as you receive the letter or any time that you choose. The dates are just suggestions in order to pray the novena before the feast day of the novena. Novenas can be prayed at any time and multiple times.
How do I change the mailing address?
If the mailing address has changed, use the form at the bottom of the page to provide the new mailing address. Please note that if a letter is returned because it could not be delivered, the name will be taken off of the mailing address. Unfortunately, there is no way to be able to track down a new mailing address unless it is provided.
Do you send any other Catholic items beside the letters?
No. Saint Anthony Mail only sends the letters which include a novena, prayer card, and the words of the saints. There are other resources available which can provide Bibles, crucifixes, medals, and Rosaries for low or no cost. It might also be good to contact your local parish to ask for information about how you can obtain other Catholic items for low or no cost.
Do you have sponsors for the letters?
Saint Anthony Mail is always looking for companies or organizations to sponsor the letters. If you are part of a company or organization who would be able to help the mission of Saint Anthony Mail, simply use the contact form at the bottom of this page to learn more about sponsorship opportunities.
Currently, Saint Anthony Mail is sponsored by Letters from the Saints. (Some of the materials that are sent in the letters are provided by this sponsor.)
Why is it called St. Anthony Mail?
The service was named for the popular St. Anthony of Padua because he is a patron saint of postal mail and the elderly. As the letters are sent via postal mail and many of the recipients are elderly, it seemed like a natural name. And, of course, St. Anthony is asked for his intercession and help for this apostolate.
What if I have another question?
Use the question form below to get any additional questions answered.
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Saint Anthony Mail relies on donations to send out the monthly letters. The money donated goes to pay for the materials sent out each month including prayer cards, paper, envelopes, and postage. The labor to put the letters together is all volunteer effort and time. Thank you for your generosity in keeping our loved ones connected to Holy Mother Church through snail mail letters!
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