Veneration of Padre Pio Relics The Spiritus Sanctus Secular Franciscan Fraternity are hosting the Veneration of Padre Pio relics on Thursday, August 24th from 9:00am. until 8:00pm. Mass is at 5:30pm. Devotional items will be available for purchase in the Gathering Space. Please bring a nonperishable item for the food shelf. The Padre Pio Foundation of America was established in 1977 to promote devotion to Padre Pio and continue his legacy of love and caring for those less fortunate. The Foundation’s goal is to spread devotion to our beloved Padre Pio by spreading his teachings and spirituality; keeping Pietrelcina a holy place of remembrance and preserving places near and dear to Padre Pio; aiding in priestly vocations, participating, and promoting corporal and spiritual works of mercy in remembrance of Padre Pio. For more information regarding the relics please visit the foundations website at padrepio.com. For questions regarding the event contact St. Francis sfasoffice@duluthcatholic.org