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: Churches & Religion.

Location. 40° 43.42′ N, 73° 59.733′ W. Marker is in Manhattan, New York, in New York County. It is in Nolita. Marker 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.

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 (a few steps from this marker); St. John N. Neumann

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(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); Sisters of Charity (within shouting distance of this marker); Fourteenth Ward Industrial School of the Children’s Aid Society (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line). 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

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 full size.

from Wikipedia

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

Priest, Religious, Mystic, Stigmatist, and Confessor

Credits. This page was last revised on January 31, 2023. It was originally submitted on May 12, 2019, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York. This page has been viewed 329 times since then and 17 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.