Saint Padre Pio

Saint Padre Pio Quick Facts

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2019 DateSeptember 23, 2019
2020 DateSeptember 23, 2020

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Saint Padre Pio

Saint Padre Pio History

The Feast of St. Padre Pio commemorates his life. Padre Pio (Francesco Forgione) was a priest and friar in the Capuchin order. He was beatified and canonized by St. John Paul II. Padre Pio was known for various supernatural phenomena such as exhibiting the stigmata, being a catalyst for various miracles, and bilocating

Saint Padre Pio Facts & Quotes

  • According to The Mystical Humanity of Christ, in the early days of his priestly ministry, Padre Pio often spent lengthy times in the confessional. Once his reputation spread, his confession lines grew until the average waiting time was ten days. It got to the point that the Capuchins implemented a ticketing system starting in 1950. Despite his fame and demand on his time, he had a remarkable way of focusing on each penitent as they came to be healed from sin.
  • Pray, hope, and don't worry. Saint Pade Pio

Saint Padre Pio Day References and Related Sites

Saint Padre Pio
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