Saint Pio of Pietrelcina, popularly known as Padre Pio, grew up in southern Italy. At the age of 15, he joined the Capuchins and was ordained in 1910. In 1918 he received the stigmata, the markings of the crucified Jesus, which he then bore for the next 50 years.
Image: Saint Pio of Pietrecina | San Sebastian Cathedral of Tarlac, Philippines | photo by Ramon FVelasquez
Saint of the Day for September 23
(May 25, 1887 – September 23, 1968)
Source: https://www.franciscanmedia.org/saint-of-the-day/saint-pio-of-pietrelcina/
