Welcome to St. Paul the Apostle Catholic Church, a vibrant parish nestled on the Western end of New Providence, Bahamas. Since construction in 1968, we have been a beacon of faith, serving as a sanctuary where individuals and families gather to celebrate the beauty of Catholic traditions and deepen their relationship with God. Inspired by the teachings of St. Paul, our patron saint, we are committed to spreading the message of love, compassion, and unity, both within our parish and throughout the wider community.

As we continue on our journey of faith, we invite you to join us in worship, fellowship, and service, as together, we strive to live out the Gospel values and make a positive difference in the world. We warmly welcome you to explore our parish, connect with our community, and experience the warmth and hospitality that define St. Paul the Apostle Catholic Church.

We belong to the Archdiocese of Nassau, and you can find other Catholic parishes here.

  • Sunday Mass

    9am, 11am

    Join us on Sundays either in-person or online.

  • Saturday Vigil

    6pm

    Celebrate Mass with us on Saturday evenings.

  • Weekday Mass

    5pm (Mon-Fri)

    Note: Mass is held at 12pm on Public Holidays.

  • Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament

    3pm - 5pm (Friday Only)

    Personal meditation.

Meet the Clergy

Fr. Anselm Russell, Rector

Fr. Anselm Russell was born in Nassau. He studied at Saint John Vianney and the Ugandan Martyrs Seminary in Trinidad and Saint Meinrad College and School of Theology in Indiana. He was ordained a deacon on October 26, 1996, by Bishop Gerald Gettelfinger of the Diocese of Evansville. He was ordained a priest on June 08, 1997, by Archbishop Daniel Buechlein, OSB of the Archdiocese of Indianapolis. Father Anselm was incardinated into the Archdiocese of Nassau November 2010. In addition to his priestly studies, He is also a graduate of The University of Southern Indiana’s College of Nursing and Health Professions, and the Niehoff School of Nursing at Loyola University Chicago. He was appointed Pastor of Saint Paul the Apostle Parish on July 20, 2024.

Mr. William Fielding, Deacon

William Fielding was ordained a permanent deacon in 2015 by Archbishop Patrick Pinder at Saint Francis Xavier cathedral, Nassau, and assigned to the parish of Saint Paul the Apostle Lyford Cay. He has an MA in theology from Saint Meinrad College of Theology, Indiana, United States. In 2019 he wrote a book on the history of the Saint Paul the Apostle church and its priests since 1968.

Learn about the history of our “chapel on the hill” by reading Deacon Fielding’s research paper.