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Today is the feast of St. Pius of Pietrelcina, better known as Padre Pio! Born Francesco Forgione in Pietrelcina, Italy in 1887, he received the religious name "Pio" when he…
The Diocese of Madison marks the feast of St. Pius of Pietrelcina, commonly known as Padre Pio, on September 23. Born Francesco Forgione in Italy in 1887, he joined the Capuchin Franciscans in 1903 and was ordained a priest in 1910.
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