Memorial of St. Pio of Pietrelcina (Padre Pio), 1887-1968; grew up in a family of farmers in southern Italy; joined the Capuchins at age 15; received a vision of Jesus in 1918, and when the vision ended, he had the stigmata in his hands, feet, and side; heard confessions up to ten hours per day; cures were reported through his intercession
Memorial of St. Pio of Pietrelcina (Padre Pio), 1887-1968; grew up in a family of farmers in southern Italy; joined the Capuchins at age 15; received a vision of Jesus in 1918, and when the vision ended, he had the stigmata in his hands, feet, and side; heard confessions up to ten hours per day; cures were reported through his intercession