St. Pio of Pietrelcina​on September 23, 2025 at 2:23 am

St. Pio of Pietrelcina​on September 23, 2025 at 2:23 am

St. Pio of Pietrelcina Feast date: Sep 23 On Sept. 23, the Catholic Church remembers the Italian Franciscan priest St. Pio of Petrelcina, better known as “Padre Pio” and known for his suffering, humility and miracles. The man later known by these names was originally named Francesco Forgione, born to his parents Grazio and Maria … Read moreSt. Pio of Pietrelcina​on September 23, 2025 at 2:23 am

Saint of the Day: Saint Pio of Pietrelcina (Padre Pio)

Feast Day: September 23 St. Pio of Pietrelcina, better known as Padre Pio, was born in 1887 in Pietrelcina, Italy. He entered the Capuchin Franciscans and was ordained a priest in 1910. Padre Pio became widely known for his holiness, deep prayer life, and extraordinary spiritual gifts, including the stigmata (the wounds of Christ), which he bore for … Read moreSaint of the Day: Saint Pio of Pietrelcina (Padre Pio)

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