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Padre Pio dedicated a large part of his life to the convent of San Giovanni Rotondo, from 1916 until his death. This period was marked not only by his extraordinary…

In 1909, Padre Pio began a serious and prolonged illness that forced him to move frequently between convents, hoping that a change of place would benefit his health. Every attempt…

Padre Pio of Pietrelcina Padre Pio born May 25, 1887, in Pietrelcina, was a priest of the Order of Friars Minor Capuchin, known for his spirituality, stigmata and dedication to…

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…

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…

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…