Canonization

Download Flyer for September 25, 2011 The Mass and Day of Celebration in Honor of Saint Pio for 2011 for San Diego was held again this year at the Santa Sophia Parish in Spring Valley, CA on Sunday, Sept 25. The celebration began at 1:30 p.m. with an inspirational documentary video on St. Pio. Father…

Sunday, 16 June 2002 1. “For my yoke is easy and my burden light” (Matthew 11:30). Jesus’ words to his disciples, which we just heard, help us to understand the most important message of this solemn celebration. Indeed, in a certain sense, we can consider them as a magnificent summary of the whole life of…

Monday, June 17 2002 Dear Brothers and Sisters, It is a great joy for me to meet you again the day after the solemn canonization of the humble Capuchin of San Giovanni Rotondo. Dear pilgrims and devotees, I greet you with affection who have gathered in Rome in such large numbers for this special occasion.…

Dear Brothers and Sisters, It is a great joy for me to meet you again in this square which yesterday witnessed an event which you have waited so long for – the beatification of Padre Pio of Pietrelcina. Today is the day of thanksgiving. The solemn Eucharistic celebration, at which Cardinal Angelo Sodano, my Secretary…

Sunday, May 2, 1999 “Sing a new song to the Lord!”. The summons of the entrance antiphon captures well the joy of so many of the faithful who have long awaited the beatification of Padre Pio of Pietrelcina. By his life given wholly to prayer and to listening to his brothers and sisters, this humble…