Welcome to Our Magazine
Stories, walks and hidden gems from the birthplace of Padre Pio
Editor’s Picks
Our favourite stories from in and around Pietrelcina
When the Whole Town Comes Out to Celebrate
The annual festa procession that fills every street with music, colour and devotion
Behind the Scenes of a Cherished Tradition
An intimate look at the preparation of the Madonna’s statue for the annual festa
It Happened on Chelsea Bridge
A remarkable true story with a surprising Pietrelcina connection
Explore the Town
Walking routes, landmarks and hidden corners of Pietrelcina
A Woodland Path Through Padre Pio’s Countryside
The contemplative Rosary Walk winds through fields and forest on the edge of town
Where One of Italy’s Greatest Saints Was Born
Find the actual house and neighbourhood where Padre Pio grew up
Where Heaven Touched Earth
The countryside retreat where Padre Pio received the stigmata for the first time
A Stroll Through Pietrelcina’s Historic Quarter
Exploring the Riella region – the ancient neighbourhood below the old town
Walking Between Two Landmarks
From Il Sannio past the Friary and Museum to the Parish Church
The Bridge That Survived a Flood
The story of the Rosary Walk bridge – from devastating flood damage to joyful restoration
Stories & Traditions
Events, people and the living culture of Pietrelcina
A Rare Winter Wonderland
When the Italian hilltop town was transformed by a magical blanket of snow
A Pleasant Surprise on the 8th of June
An unexpected discovery during a visit to the Sacred Heart Hospital in Benevento
How We Fell in Love with This Little Town
Our journey from a family pilgrimage in 1988 to building a life around Pietrelcina
Faith & Reflection
Prayer, spirituality and the religious heritage of Pietrelcina
Finding Peace in Pietrelcina
A place of quiet reflection in the grounds of a sacred countryside retreat
The Friars and Sisters of Pietrelcina
The religious communities who serve and sustain this special town
A Devotion Spanning 1,500 Years
The extraordinary story of Our Lady of Liberty – from the time of St. Barbatus to the present day
Padre Pio & the Madonna del Libera
The saint’s deep, lifelong connection to Pietrelcina’s beloved local Madonna
18 Quiet Reflections
A series of personal meditations and contemplative prayers recorded from 1974 to 1977
A Prayerful Journey Through Easter
The Stations of the Resurrection at Piana Romana – a unique devotional walk
Watch & Explore
Video tours and maps of Pietrelcina
15 Videos of Pietrelcina
Video tours, festas, the Prayer Garden and more – see the town come alive
Find Your Way Around
Aerial views and walking routes to help you navigate Pietrelcina
From the Blog
All our articles and stories in one place
The Festa Procession
When the whole town comes out to celebrate
Dressing the Statue
Behind the scenes of a cherished tradition
The Rosary Walk
A woodland path through Padre Pio’s countryside
Rosary Walk – Part 2
Continuing the journey deeper into the woods
The Rosary Walk Bridge
The bridge that survived a flood
Where Padre Pio Was Born
The house and neighbourhood where it all began
Piana Romana
Where heaven touched earth
The Riella Region
A stroll through Pietrelcina’s historic quarter
Sanio to Parish Church
Walking between two landmarks
Snow in Pietrelcina
A rare winter wonderland
A Discovery at the Hospital
A pleasant surprise on the 8th of June
It Happened on Chelsea Bridge
A remarkable true story
Our Story
How we fell in love with this little town
The Prayer Garden
Finding peace in Pietrelcina
Religious Communities
The friars and sisters of Pietrelcina
Our Lady of Liberty
A devotion spanning 1,500 years
Padre Pio & the Madonna del Libera
A deep and lasting devotion
Stations of the Resurrection
A prayerful journey through Easter
Our First Blog Post
Where it all started – the beginning of our journey
18 Quiet Reflections
A series of meditations for prayer and contemplation