Padre Pio was born to a small religious family in Pietrelcina, a small farming city in south Italy. When he was born he had an older brother, as time passed he received three younger siblings. While living in Pietrelcina, he was dedicated to the small church his family attended regularly and started to serve as an altar boy. By the time he reached five-years-old, he had made up his mind to spend the rest of his life serving God. Besides having many visions and epiphanies, he was able to speak to
Born in 1887, Padre Pio is not yet canonized. Francesco, named in honor of St. Francis of Assisi, was one of eight children of Grazio and Maria Forgione. Francesco was very devout even as a child, and at an early age felt drawn to the priesthood. He became a Capuchin novice at the age of sixteen and received the “habit” in 1902. Francesco was ordained to the priesthood in 1910 after seven years of study and became known as Padre Pio. On September 20, 1918, Padre Pio was kneeling in front of a large
Padre Pio, whose real name was Francesco Forgione was born on May 25, 1887 in Pietralcina, a small town in southern Italy. Every since he was a child he has always showed love towards the religious life. It is said that at the age of 5 Padre Pio had already dedicated his life to God. He had an extreme love for prayer. At the age of sixteen he entered the ‘Capuchin Friars’ which are a religious order in memory of St. Francis of Assisi. From the first time Padre Pio had entered into the Friary he was
the key that opens the heart of God.” - St. Pio of Pietrelcina. This quote is a quote that I like personally because we all face times of trouble at many times in our life. And, sometimes, all you can do is pray. Amazing things can happen when you pray. Continue reading to find out the amazing things happened to Padre Pio. Padre Pio impacted Church History. Padre Pio was a very holy person in his childhood and adulthood. On May 25th, 1887, St, Pio was named after his brother; Francesco Forgione
Like Max, I will graduate from MATES this year and I am a member of the National Honor Society. I am also the president of the MATES Robotics Club and member of the MATES Fishing Club. In my free time I am an active member of my church, Saint Pio of Pietrelcina, love to play basketball and spend time with my friends. After I graduate I will attend Rowan University and study electrical and computer engineering. I can't believe I will start college in September. As I thinking back, my love of reading