Date/Time
Date(s) - Aug 19, 2026
10:30 am - 3:15 pm

Join us for a day of prayer as we honor the memory of the founders of the National Centre for Padre Pio, Vera and Harry Calandra.  

Wednesday, August 19, 2026 
Mass – 10:30 AM 
Litany of Saint Pio – Immediately Following Mass 
Rosary with Veneration of the Relic Glove of Padre Pio – 11:30 AM  
Following Rosary – Film Presentation: A Mother’s Promise: The Story of the National Centre for Padre Pio   
Running Time: 38 Minutes 
The film, “A Mother’s Promise: The Story of the National Centre for Padre Pio” offers an inside look at the story behind the promise of our foundress, Mrs. Vera M. Calandra, to bring Padre Pio to the world, as told by several of her daughters and file footage of Mrs. Calandra herself.  This film is narrated by Drew Mariani and features Bishop Alfred Schlert and Bishop Keith Chylinski.  
After the Film, our Executive Director will give a closing reflection on the organizational genius of Vera Calandra. 
Divine Mercy Chaplet – 3:00 PM