The National Centre for Padre Pio

WINTER SCHEDULE NOW IN EFFECT. JANUARY, FEBRUARY AND MARCH, CENTRE CLOSED ON SUNDAY AND MONDAY. OPEN TUESDAY THRU SATURDAY 9:00AM TO 4:30PM. Phone or check website for inclement weather closings.

Rosary Winter Schedule

Saturday, January 07, 2012

Holy Rosary Recitation: Tuesday-Friday at 11:30am Saturday at 10:30 am. Followed by the veneration of St. Pio's relic.

Stations of the Cross

Wednesday, February 22, 2012

Every Tuesday and Friday at 11:30 AM during Lent. Lent begins on Ash Wednesday, February 22 and Easter Sunday is April 8. On Good Friday, April 6, after Stations of the Cross there will be special Good Friday meditations and the Centre will close at 3PM.

Bus trip to Brooklyn, NY

Sunday, April 29, 2012

(7:30 AM - 8:00 PM)

Walk in the procession to honor the Madonna SS. della Misericordia (Most Holy Mother of Mercy) of Fontanarosa, AV. Solemn Mass in the Church followed by the procession. After, enjoy a traditional Italian Dinner, music and dancing. Bus departs from and returns to the Centre; call for details and cost of trip. Minimum of 30 people required.

Annual Procession & Crowning of Our Blessed Lady in Honor of Mother's Day

Sunday, May 13, 2012

(1:30 PM - 3:30 PM)

Featuring guest performer, reknowned Tenor, Giovanni Antidormi, we invite you to participate as the May Queen and her Page and Court will process to Our Blessed Lady, carrying our love and prayers as Mary is crowned Queen of our hearts and our homes! Any girl or boy wishing to serve as May Queen or Page, between the ages of 7 to 16 may participate; just call the Centre. The first girl or boy whose family calls will be May Queen and Page; all others will be in the Court.

Unveiling and Dedication of New Exhibit in the Saint Pio Museum in honor of the Saint's 125th Birthday

Sunday, May 27, 2012

(1:00 PM - 3:00 PM)

Enhanced by the music of Southern Italy, dear to the heart of Padre Pio and his fellow residents of the Campania Region and performed by Mr. Dominic DeNaples and Friends, we invite you to join us for the Birthday Celebration and the inauguration of this new permanent exhibit.

Archbishop Fulton J. Sheen Exhibition

Saturday, June 02, 2012

(10:30 AM - 4:30 PM)

On loan this month only, from June 2 to June 30, and through the kindness of the Archbishop Fulton J. Sheen Spiritual Centre of Illinois and Curator, Karen Fulte, come to learn more of this beloved American candidate for Sainthood and view a collection of his personal belongings. Curator Karen Fulte will introduce the exhibit with a conference on Saturday, June 2.

Feast of the Madonna di Romitello

Sunday, June 03, 2012

(12:00 PM - 4:00 PM)

Today is dedicated to the Sorrowful Mother of the Shrine in Borgetto, Palermo, Sicily. Together we recite the Rosary, followed by the prayers invoking Her care and protection and the blessing. Then the devotees go in procession with the Holy Image.

10th Anniversary of the Canonization of Saint Pio of Pietrelcina

Saturday, June 16, 2012

(10:30 AM - 4:30 PM)

After the Rosary join us in the recitation of the special "Act of Entrustment" prayer to Saint Pio to demonstrate the ongoing confidence we as his Spiritual Children and devotees have in his powerful intercession. Films recalling the Canonization will be played throughout the day.

International Pilgrim Virgin Of Fatima

Friday, July 13, 2012

(9:00 AM - 5:00 PM)

Our Lady will await your visit on Friday, Saturday and Sunday, the 13th, 14th & 15th. Pray before the actual statue of Our Lady that has traveled around the world, bringing the message of Fatima and touching the hearts of millions, since 1947.

Annual Pasta Fundraiser

Saturday, July 14, 2012

(12:00 PM - 4:00 PM)

With your help and participation we can once again make this fundraiser a huge success! Your ticket entitles you to a choice of pasta, a choice of meat, roll & butter, beverage and dessert! Only $10.00 for adults and $6.00 for children 10 and under; Eat-in or take-out! Calling ahead for advance purchase tickets helps us with food shopping :-). Only a limited number of tickets will be available for purchase that day on a first-come, first-serv...

Special Intentions to St. Pio

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Nestled in the beautiful countryside of Berks County, the National Centre for Padre Pio is located at 111 Barto Road, Barto, PA. Situated at the high point of 106 acres, it features the Our Lady of Grace Chapel, The Padre Pio Spirituality Centre and the Museum and Cultural Centre in a setting reminiscent of the mountainous terrain of San Giovanni Rotondo, Italy. For over thirty years the Centre has labored unceasingly in spreading and promoting the life, virtues and teachings of Padrte Pio. More >>

San Giovanni Rotondo, Italy

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Centre News

  • January, February and March 2012 Hours. Tuesday-Saturday 9:00-4:30. Sunday and Monday Closed. Call 610-845-3000 as the Centre may be Closed due to inclement weather.
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National Centre for Padre Pio

111 Barto Road

Barto, PA 19504 USA

info@padrepio.org

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