St. Pio of Pietrelcina (Padre Pio)

September 23 is the feast day of St. Pio of Pietrelcina, better known as Padre Pio. There is a comprehensive article on Padre Pio on the Catholic Online Web site at http://www.catholic.org/saints/saint.php?saint_id=311. Also here: http://www.americancatholic.org/Features/Saints/saint.aspx?id=1147.

For more information on this saint also consult: St. Pio of Pietrelcina (Padre Pio) on the the Resources for Catholic Educators Web sites

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