Posts by Padre Pio Devotions

  Download Newsletter Issue 38 The Testimony of Umberto (Bert) Longo Editor’s note: Initially, Bert Longo wrote to us at Padre Pio Devotions and shared a few facts of his memories of growing up in San Giovanni Rotondo and knowing Padre Pio. We contacted Bert but he was reticent about sharing more of his story.…

Download Newsletter Issue 37 Padre Pio – The Matchmaker We visited Ortrud and Dr. Germain Bianchi at their home in Somers, Connecticut and they spoke to us about their memories of Padre Pio. We published their story in our book: Pray, Hope and Don’t Worry: True Stories of Padre Pio Book I by Diane Allen.…

Download Newsletter Issue 36, July-September 2008 I am ready for anything as long as Jesus is happy and will save the souls of my brothers, especially those he has entrusted to my care. – St. Pio of Pietrelcina   The Testimony of David Doherty David Doherty wrote to us at Padre Pio Devotions detailing his…

Download Newsletter Issue 35, April-June 2008 We recently spoke to Fr. James DeVita, SDB of Florida and he shared his story of Padre Pio with us. Father James DeVita, SDB, was born and raised in San Giovanni Rotondo, the town where Padre Pio lived for almost 50 years. Padre Pio’s name was a household word…

Download Newsletter Issue 34, January-March 2008 “Be of good cheer; abandon yourselves to the Sacred Heart of Jesus and let Him take care of everything.” – St. Pio of Pietrelcina A Soldier’s Story of Padre Pio Some time ago, we received a letter from a woman who requested that the prayers of Padre Pio be…

Download Newsletter Issue 33, October-December 2007 Padre Pio and His Friends from Long Island, New York We recently visited the Reali family at their home in Long Island, New York. Their story of Padre Pio and his intercession in their lives was truly inspiring. Antoinette (Toni) Masone Reali was born in the small farming town…