Washington D.C., Aug 28, 2017 / 11:06 am
Relics of St. Padre Pio will soon be touring the United States, as the second half of a two-part tour reaches a number of dioceses across the country next month.
After being on display for veneration at cathedrals across America from May 6-21, the relics will again be visiting dioceses from September 16 – October 1 this year.
The tour is taking place to commemorate the 130th anniversary of Padre Pio's birth, and the 15th anniversary of his canonization. It is being sponsored by the Saint Pio Foundation, which works to promote awareness of the saintly priest and continue his work. The foundation raises funds for American Catholic healthcare as well as educational, social, religious, and cultural organizations.
Padre Pio was born Francesco Forgione in Pietrelcina, Italy on May 25, 1887.