47th Annual Padre Pio Festival

Join us for a unique cultural festival celebrating the Blue Army Shrine's Spiritual Father, Padre Pio, and our local Italian heritage! After our Rosary Procession, Holy Mass, and Veneration of the First Class Relic of this amazing saint, we're offering traditional music, and Italian specialties from our new festival vendors. Join us on August 29 to share in devotion, community, and fun!

11:30 am: Rosary and procession with Our Lady and Padre Pio statues

Noon: Angelus prayer and announcements

12:15 pm: Mass celebrated by the Most Reverend Bishop Nicholas Anthony DiMarzio, Veneration of the First Class Relic

After 1:15 pm: Italian cultural festivities, music and food.