Padre Pio Pilgrimage

This day trip includes Mass in nearby Bally at Most Blessed Sacrament Parish. Established in 1741, it is the oldest Catholic church in Pennsylvania and the 3rd oldest Catholic church in the original thirteen colonies.  After lunch at a local restaurant, we will visit the National Centre for Padre Pio and Museum.  Nestled on 50 beautiful acres in rural Pennsylvania, the National Centre of St. Padio Pio is the only information center in North America officially authorized by and working with St. Padre Pio’s Friars of San Giovanni Rotonda, Italy.  A replica of the original Friary church where St. Padre Pio received his stimata is also on the grounds.  In the museum visitors will be transported to an inside glimpse of the life of Padre Pio, the Italian monk who was canonized as a saint in June, 2002. The 21,000 square foot facility contains replicas of seven different buildings in Italy representing significant phases in the life of Saint Pio. Each setting is exact in its measurements of the original locations as well as the materials, finishes and furnishings. The museum contains the greatest display of personal belongings of Saint Pio outside of Italy.

An optional second day in the Lancaster area can include a tour of the lovely Amish community of Lancaster County , an inspiring musical at the beautiful Sight and Sound Millennium Theatre, Kitchen Kettle Village, Intercourse Pretzel Factory and Bird-in-Hand Farmer's Market.