Saint of the Day

September 23

Padre Pio of Pietrelcina

Padre Pio of Pietrelcina

Feast Day: September 23

Patron of: Civil engineers, stress relief, adolescents, Capuchin order, suffering, faith

Mystical friar with stigmata who served the sick and heard confessions with supernatural insight.

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Pio of Pietrelcina

Pio of Pietrelcina

Feast Day: September 23

Patron of: civil engineers, adolescents, stress relief, sick people, religious workers

Stigmatized Capuchin friar whose mystical gifts and compassion drew millions seeking spiritual healing.

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