Pio of Pietrelcina

Life events

  1. born — 1887

    Born Francesco Forgione on 25 May 1887 in Pietrelcina, Campania.

  2. tonsured — 1903

    Entered the novitiate of the Capuchin friars at Morcone, taking the name Fra Pio.

  3. ordained — 1910

    Ordained priest on 10 August 1910 in the Cathedral of Benevento.

  4. other — 1918

    Received the visible stigmata on 20 September 1918 in the friary church of Our Lady of Grace at San Giovanni Rotondo, where they remained for fifty years until his death.

  5. died — 1968

    Died 23 September 1968 at the friary of San Giovanni Rotondo. Canonized by Pope John Paul II on 16 June 2002.

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