Padre Pio Milestones
1887: May 25—born in Pietrelcina, Italy
1903: January—entered Capuchin Novitiate in Morcone
1910: August—ordained in Cathedral of Benevento
1918: September—received stigmata, which are the five wounds of Christ crucified. Padre Pio's stigmata bled for fifty years, until his death. He had other gifts, including bilocation, prophecy, and healing.
1947: May—inaugurated Home for the Relief of Suffering
1968: September 22—celebrated last Mass
1968: September 23—died
1997: December 18—proclaimed “Venerable”
1999: Beatification
2002: Canonization
“I must admit, however, that I am happy even in the midst of these afflictions because almost every day our good Jesus also makes me taste great sweetness." Padre Pio