Novena of Masses to Saint Pio

Beginning Monday, September 14, 2026, the National Centre for Padre Pio will celebrate its annual Nine-Day Novena of Masses to Saint Pio as we prayerfully prepare for his Feast Day on Wednesday, September 23.

Each day of the Novena will include a special blessing. Please join us in person as we entrust our prayers and petitions to God through the intercession of Saint Pio of Pietrelcina.

Monday, September 14, 2026: Novena Day 1

Mass – 10:30 AM
Novena prayers and blessing following Mass

Special Blessing: Those affected by autism and children with special needs

Tuesday, September 15, 2026: Novena Day 2

Mass – 10:30 AM
Novena prayers and blessing following Mass

Special Intention: Deceased loved ones and the Holy Souls

Wednesday, September 16, 2026: Novena Day 3

Mass – 10:30 AM
Novena prayers and blessing following Mass

Special Intention: Conversions

Thursday, September 17, 2026: Novena Day 4

Mass – 10:30 AM
Novena prayers and blessing following Mass

Special Blessing: Those affected by strokes and all nervous disorders

Friday, September 18, 2026: Novena Day 5

Mass – 10:30 AM
Novena prayers and blessing following Mass

Special Blessing: Those affected by cancer and their families

Saturday, September 19, 2026: Novena Day 6

Indoor Mass – 10:30 AM, followed by Novena prayers and blessing
Celebrant: Most Reverend Alfred A. Schlert, D.D., J.C.L.

Outdoor Mass – 10:30 AM, weather permitting

Outdoor Italian Procession with the statue of Saint Pio – 12:00 PM
Escorted by the Italian Festival Band

Indoor Mass – 1:30 PM

Special Blessing: Firefighters, police officers, first responders, veterans, members of the Armed Forces, and their families

Sunday, September 20, 2026: Novena Day 7

Rosary – 11:30 AM

Mass – 12:30 PM, followed by Novena prayers and blessing

Outdoor Rosary Procession with the statue of Saint Pio immediately following Mass

Special Blessing: Babies, expectant mothers, and families trying to conceive

Monday, September 21, 2026: Novena Day 8

Mass – 10:30 AM
Novena prayers and blessing following Mass

Special Blessing: Those affected by infectious diseases

Tuesday, September 22, 2026: Novena Day 9

Mass – 10:30 AM
Novena prayers and blessing following Mass

Special Blessing: Those suffering with addiction

Wednesday, September 23, 2026: Feast of Saint Pio

Masses – 10:30 AM and 1:30 PM

The 10:30 AM Mass will be celebrated by Most Reverend Efren Esmilla, Auxiliary Bishop of Philadelphia.

An outdoor procession with the statue of Saint Pio will take place immediately following the 10:30 AM Mass, escorted by the Italian Festival Band.

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Click here for the Novena prayer that will be prayed after the General Intercessions during each Mass of the Novena.

You may also make a contribution to support the Home of Padre Pio in the USA.

Use the form below to submit your prayer intentions, which will be placed at the altar throughout the Novena of Masses to Saint Pio. As our gift to you, the Centre will light a Franciscan Candle for all of Saint Pio’s devotees. The candle will burn throughout the Novena, September 14 through September 22, culminating in the Feast of Saint Pio on September 23.