Floral Park in Nassau County, New York — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Padre Pio
Pray for Us...
Photographed By Andrew Ruppenstein, November 19, 2018
1. Padre Pio Marker
Inscription.
Padre Pio. Pray for Us.... Born Francesco Forgione on May 25, 1887 in Pietrelcina, Italy. At the age of fifteen he became a Capuchin Monk and took the name of Pio. On August 10, 1910 he was ordained a Priest. On September 7, 1910 as he was praying, Padre Pio was visited by Jesus and Saint Mary and was given the wounds of Christ, the Stigmata. Padre Pio imitated Jesus with his suffering, especially serving people through confession and other sacraments. On June 16 2002, Pope John Paul II declared Padre Pio a Saint.
Statue donated by:
Connie Cardone and The Padre Pio Prayer Group of Pietrelcina
In memory of Alberto Cardone and John Forte
Born Francesco Forgione on May 25, 1887 in Pietrelcina,
Italy. At the age of fifteen he became a Capuchin Monk and
took the name of Pio. On August 10, 1910 he was ordained a
Priest. On September 7, 1910 as he was praying, Padre Pio
was visited by Jesus and Saint Mary and was given the
wounds of Christ, the Stigmata. Padre Pio imitated Jesus
with his suffering, especially serving people through
confession and other sacraments. On June 16 2002, Pope
John Paul II declared Padre Pio a Saint.
Statue donated by:
Connie Cardone & The Padre Pio Prayer Group
of Pietrelcina
In memory of Alberto Cardone
& John Forte
Erected by Connie Cardone & The Padre Pio Prayer Group of Pietrelcina.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Churches & Religion. A significant historical date for this entry is May 25, 1887.
Location. 40° 43.784′ N, 73° 41.843′ W. Marker is in Floral Park, New York, in Nassau County. Marker is at the intersection of Jericho Turnpike and Depan Avenue, on the left when traveling east on Jericho Turnpike. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 1 Depan Avenue, Floral Park NY 11001, United States of America. Touch for directions.
More about this marker. The marker is located by the northwestern corner of St. Hedwig's Church.
Photographed By Andrew Ruppenstein, November 19, 2018
2. Padre Pio and Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on December 9, 2018. It was originally submitted on December 9, 2018, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California. This page has been viewed 253 times since then and 24 times this year. Photos:1, 2. submitted on December 9, 2018, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California.
