Date/Time
Date(s) - May 02, 2025
9:30 am - 3:15 pm

Spend the day with us as we commemorate the Anniversary of the Beatification of Padre Pio with the celebration of First Friday Mass. Later in the day, join us for the film premiere of, “A Mother’s Promise: The Story of the National Centre for Padre Pio” which 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 newly released film is narrated by Drew Mariani and features Bishop Alfred Schlert and Bishop Keith Chylinski. There is no cost to attend this retreat; however, it is a ticketed event. Register at www.padrepio.org by clicking on the event calendar for May 2nd. Registration opens on March 25th. Bring your own packed lunch or pre-order and pre-pay $20.00 for a boxed lunch when registering for your ticket on-line. The deadline to order lunch is Friday, April 25th.

Friday, May 2, 2025
Confessions – 9:30 AM to 10:15 AM
Mass – 10:30 AM
Celebrants: Bishop Keith Chylinski, Auxiliary Bishop of Philadelphia and Rector of Saint Charles Seminary and Father Francisco Pereira, Chaplain of the Sanctuary of Our Lady of the Rosary of Fatima
Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament and Novena to the Sacred Heart of Jesus – Following Mass
Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament will take place in the Chapel throughout the day.
Rosary with Veneration of the Relic Glove of Padre Pio – 11:30 AM
Lunch – 12:00 PM
Film Premiere – 1:00 PM
Running Time: 30 Minutes
Presentation by Father Francisco Pereira: Padre Pio and Our Lady of Fatima – 1:30 PM
Divine Mercy Chaplet and Benediction – 3:00 PM