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Biographical Notes on Padre Pio
Born Francesco Forgione, May 25, 1887 in Pietrelcina, Italy. Baptized May 26, 1887 in Santa Ana’s Chapel. Invested as a Capuchin Friar January 22, 1903. Ordained a priest August 10, 1910. Celebrated First Mass August 14, 1910 in Pietrelcina;…
Viola’s Poem
The following is a poem written in loving memory of David Giles Jefferson, written by his mother, Viola, as dawn broke the day that he died at the very young age of five. As she sat by David’s bedside,…
Hematite Relic Rosary Bracelet
This beautiful bracelet has hematite beads on a medal chain with a crucifix and a medal with a 3rd class relic of Padre Pio on the back. It is also a one decade rosary.
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The Padre Pio Foundation of America was established in 1977 to promote devotion to Padre Pio and to foster adult vocations to the priesthood.
We do all we can to spread devotion to Padre Pio. The Foundation's goal is been to spread devotion to our beloved Padre Pio by spreading his teachings and spirituality; keeping Pietrelcina a holy place of remembrance and preserving places near and dear to Padre Pio; aiding in priestly vocations and participating and promoting corporal and spiritual works of mercy in remembrance of Padre Pio.