![]() ![]() Only his mother was present as his father had emigrated to America. On August 10th, 1910, he was ordained as a priest in the chapel of the Duomo of Benevento. At the end of 1916, he was assigned to the Convent of Sant’Anna in Foggia. Padre Pio’s Time in Pietrelcina (1910-1916) For ongoing health reasons, Friar Pio stayed in Pietrelcina with his family.On July 18th, 1909, he was made a deacon in the church at the Convent of Morcone. He had to return home several times for health reasons. There, on January 27th, 1907, he took his solemn vows.īetween 19, Padre Pio stayed at several convents to complete his scholastic and religious studies. On January 22nd, 1904, he took his simple vows, and then transferred to the Convent of Sant’Elia in Pianisi (Campobasso). On January 22nd, 1903, he donned the Capuchin habit and took the name of Friar Pio. His wish was granted on January 6th, 1903, when he entered into the Convent of Morcone (Benevento), in the novitiate order of the Capuchin Friars Minor in the religious Province of Sant’Angelo – Foggia. Padre Pio, Capuchin Friar (1903-1910) Francesco wanted to become a Capuchin friar.From that moment on, I could feel the intensity of his love for Jesus grow as well as his desire to give himself over to God.” At age 12, he received the sacrament of the first communion and then confirmation the following year. On the main altar, the Heart of Jesus appeared to him and signalled him to approach the altar, and then put His hand on his head. One of his other spiritual director, Father Benedetto Nardella, wrote that: “Around age five, he felt the need to give himself over to God. His account tells of how Padre Pio began seeing visions and experiencing spiritual rapture from age 5. One of his spiritual director was a capuchin monk, Father Agostino Daniele. The idea of consecrating his life to God forever had been his since he was a little boy. Those serene, peaceful days were divided among his home, church, and school. His childhood and teen years were spent in Pietrelcina in a farming community. He was baptized the day following his birth. ![]() His parents were named Orazio Forgione and Maria Giuseppa de Nunzio. His youth (1887-1903) Francesco Forgione, widely known as Padre Pio, was born on May 25th, 1887 in Pietrelcina, a small town in southern Italy.Even today, Padre Pio’s miracles, his healings and his extraordinary works are wonderful examples for all of us. Throughout Padre Pio’s life, he faced a great deal of suffering and adversity. The history of Padre Pio told through the facts, events, and experiences in his life – A biography of Padre Pio with key dates. He is the author of many books and essays about Padre Pio and has also produced and directed many religious films.Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Share on WhatsApp Share on Pinterest Share on Email Share on LinkedIn The life of Padre Pio of Pietrelcina, history and biography Finally, it is evident that our faith is made concrete where Jesus is not, first and foremost, a doctrine that is taught, but a person who is met and contemplated face to face.Ībout the Author: Stefano Campanella is an Italian journalist and Vaticanist, the director of Padre Pio Television and spokesman for the Press Office of the Italian Province of the Friars Minor Capuchin. This excellent structure reminds us that mercy is made palpable and visible in the aid and support given to those who live in difficult situations. ![]() For everyone the contruction of the hospital, "Casa Sollievo della Sofferenza," strongly willed and realized by this humble Capuchin who lived in San Giovanni Rotondo, remains an eloquent witness. It was also translated into other concrete gestures which enabled him, even physically, to experience the love of the Lord. Padre Pio did not end in the confessional. He dedicated a great deal of his time to hearing confessions, mainly because: "The greatest charity is to snatch souls snared by Satan to win them over to Christ." A huge part of the ministry of Padre Pio, in fact, took place in administering the Sacrament of Reconciliation as an extraordinary confessor, exigent and at times even severe. Pope Francis appointed him as one of the great patrons of the Extraordinary Jubilee Year of Mercy (2015-2016). Saint Padre Pio embodies Divine Mercy in a truly extraodinary way. First Printed: 03-15-2017 Only available as an E-book ![]()
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