Padre Pio remains one of the world's most popular saints. He died on the 23rd of September 1968 in San Giovanni Rotondo, Italy having spent most of his priestly life in that same Friary. He was renowned as a great miracle worker even within his lifetime and since his death tens of thousands of miraculous cures have been attributed to Padre Pio's intervention.
The National Shrine of St Pio in Ireland
The Capuchin Church of St Mary of the Angels on Church Street Dublin is home to the National Shrine of St Pio in Ireland as well as the Irish Office for St Pio. The Shrine is blessed to have a number of first class relics of St Pio with one relic permanently on display in the church. More information on the Shrine and Office for St Pio can be found on: www.padrepio.ie
Shrine Opening Hours
Mon - Fri: 7am - 1pm & 6.30pm - 8.30pm
Saturday: 8am - 10am
Sunday: 8am - 12.30pm & 3pm - 8pm
Padre Pio Apostolate
In 2005 the Padre Pio Apostolate was found to further strengthen and support the Padre Pio ministry in Ireland. The Apostolate Team is made up of Capuchin Friars from around the country who lead Padre Pio Healing Masses in local parishes. Members of the team also visit the sick with the Padre Pio glove. To find more about booking a Padre Pio Healing Mass please email: provincial@capuchins.ie
Requests for Blessings with the Glove of St Pio
A new online booking system has been created to allow groups to contact the Apostolate Team to request blessings as well as parish group visits, talks and missions. The form can be accessed through the Irish Padre Pio website: https://www.padrepio.ie/request-for-blessings/
Hospital Visits
Hospital visits can only take place with the expressed permission of the Hospital Chaplain. Requests for visits to the sick or dying must be with the full consent of the sick person and can only be requested by their next of kin. It is not always possible to visit some hospitals or other care facilities and we work closely with the healthcare managers in relation to all visits. No donations can or will be accepted for blessings with the relic of St Pio by any Friar.
Parish / Prayer Group Masses, Missions, Talks
All requests of this nature must be booked well in advance. The Provincial Office will work with the local organiser to set out an agreement between the Parish / Group and the Apostolate Team outlining the scope of the event. All bookings of this nature must be made through the online booking form on www.padrepio.ie or by emailing: provincial@capuchins.ie
Padre Pio Pilgrimages, Retreats and the Annual Novena San Giovanni Rotondo Pilgrimages
The pilgrimages to the Shrine of St Pio in San Giovanni Rotondo are organised through the Irish Office for St Pio in Church Street in collaboration with Marian Pilgrimages. Pilgrimages usually run in April and October, both for 5 days.
Details of the pilgrimages and how to book are advertised through the Irish Office, on www.padrepio.ie and on the Irish Centre for Padre Pio Facebook page. The Capuchin Friars are Spiritual Directors to the pilgrimages.
Knock Shrine, Co Mayo
Each year St Pio is celebrated in September at Knock Shrine. This is an opportunity for Padre Pio Prayer Groups from around the country to meet and pray together in honour of St Pio. This year’s Prayer Group pilgrimage to Knock Shrine takes place on Sunday 21st of September.
Triduum in honour of St Pio, St Mary of the Angels, Church Street, Dublin 7. The annual Triduum in honour of St Pio takes place at the National Shrine to St Pio from Sunday 21st of September to Tuesday 23rd of September, Feast of St Pio. Times will be available closer to the date.
Religious Goods
The Shrine has a well-stocked book and religious goods shop with a wide range of religious items, DVD’s, books and cards. If you cannot make it to the Shrine, you can also view religious goods or light candle online at www.padrepio.ie
Padre Pio Relics
The National Shrine of St Pio, The Irish Centre for St Pio and the Irish Capuchin Friars are the only officially approved ministers of the relics of St Pio in Ireland. Our relics have been authenticated by the Provincial Minister in conjunction with the authorities at San Giovanni Rotondo and are approved for use by the Padre Pio Apostolate of the Irish Capuchin Friars.
Connecting with us
Address: Irish Office of Padre Pio (National Shrine),
Capuchin Friary, Church Street, D07HA22
Phone: 01 873 0599
Email: padrepiocentre@capuchins.ie
Group / Parish Bookings:
Booking form available on www.padrepio.ie
Individual requests for blessings / hospital visits:
Phone: 087 489 0000
Email: padrepio@capuchins.ie
Padre Pio website: www.padrepio.ie
Padre Pio Facebook: Irish Centre for Padre Pio