Nolita in Manhattan in New York County, New York — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)

“I Absolve You”

Photographed by Larry Gertner, April 9, 2019

1. “I Absolve You” Marker

Inscription.
In this very unique sculpture by Christian Master Sculptor, Timothy P. Schmalz, Padre Pio is seated on one side of the crucifix, which also serves as a confessional, with his hand raised in absolution.

On the penitent’s side of the confessional screen is the image of Jesus with His pierced hand, in place of Padre Pio’s, raised in absolution.

It is a striking depiction of the reality of Christ’s redeeming power in the presence of the priest during the sacrament of reconciliation.

Donated by the Saint Pio Foundation to the Basilica of St. Patrick’s Old Cathedral, on the occasion of the 50th anniversary of Padre Pio entering eternal life.
September 16, 2018

Erected 2018 by Saint Pio Foundation.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Religion & Religious Structures.

Location. 40° 43.42′ N, 73° 59.733′ W. Marker is in Manhattan, New York, in New York County. It is in Nolita. It is on Mulberry Street north of Prince Street, on the right when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: New York NY 10012, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in New York City.

It is also in the American Northeast

and in the Mid-Atlantic.

Globally, it is in the North Atlantic Region,

North America,

the Western Hemisphere,

the Western World,

and the Anglosphere.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once New Netherland

and also one of the original Thirteen Colonies.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Play Street - Little Italy (a few steps from this marker); The Neighborhood - Little Italy

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(a few steps from this marker); St. John N. Neumann (within shouting distance of this marker); Old St. Patrick’s Cathedral (within shouting distance of this marker); Ancient Order of Hibernians (within shouting distance of this marker); Within These Grounds Are Buried The Pioneering Priests (within shouting distance of this marker); Lautentius Da Ponte (within shouting distance of this marker); Sisters of Charity (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Manhattan.

More about this marker. The marker in on Mulberry Street, outside the rear wall of the Basilica of Old St. Patrick's Cathedral.

Also see . . . Wikipedia entry for Padre Pio. (Submitted on May 12, 2019, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York.)

“I Absolve You” marker & sculpture image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Larry Gertner, April 9, 2019

2. “I Absolve You” marker & sculpture

2018 sculpture by Timothy P. Schmalz.

Photographed by Larry Gertner, April 9, 2019

3. “I Absolve You” Marker

Absolution

The Basicilica of Old St. Patrick's Cathedral image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Larry Gertner, April 7, 2019

4. The Basicilica of Old St. Patrick's Cathedral

The Mott Street side

Padre Pio (Saint Pio of Pietrelcina, OFM. Cap.) image. Click for more information.

By Roberto Dughetti [courtesy Wikimedia Commons] (CC BY-SA 3.0), 1966

5. Padre Pio (Saint Pio of Pietrelcina, OFM. Cap.)

Priest, Religious, Mystic, Stigmatist, and Confessor
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Credits. This page was last revised on February 2, 2026. It was originally submitted on May 12, 2019, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York. This page has been viewed 710 times since then and 43 times this year. Last updated on March 8, 2020, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5. submitted on May 12, 2019, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York. • Michael Herrick was the editor who published this page.