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Capuchin friar Padre Pio, original name Francesco Forgione, also called St. Pio of Pietrelcina is one of the most beloved religious figures in Italy, and devotion to the saint has…

The life of Padre Pio of Pietrelcina, history and biography The history of Padre Pio told through the facts, events, and experiences in his life – A biography of Padre…

Padre Pio arrived in San Giovanni Rotondo in 1916, at 29 years old – Padre Pio remained at the Convent of San Giovanni Rotondo for 52 years, for the rest…

Several months before his death, Padre Pio asked that a picture of St. Joseph be hung near his cell His confreres noticed that he would stop every day before the…

Biography of Padre Pio. Priestly Ordination, Seven years of sickness, First appearance of stigmas. (1909 – 1916 ) On August 10, 1910, Padre Pio is ordained a priest in the…

Padre Pio of Pietrelcina: The Priest. Looking through the pages of the Epistolary, very early one becomes aware of the passion of Padre Pio for humanity: “I am devoured by…

Padre Pio da pietrelcina: The Priestly Ordination. The only worldly desire that remained in this young monk was to be ordained a priest. Because of his state of health, it…

Padre Pio da Pietrelcina: Seven years ok sickness. The year 1909 would be a particular and difficult year for the monk, who was assigned to different convents in hopes that…

The novitiate of Padre Pio, departure for Morcone and the holy wools. On the morning of the 6th of January 1903, Francesco left to enter into the novitiate. When he…

The life of Saint Padre Pio. Studies to prepare him for Religious Life – Admission to the Novitiate and First Profession (1901 – 1909 ) Francesco had a great thirst…