What are Padre Pio Prayer Groups?

[…] Nurseries of the faith, centers of love, where Christ Himself is present whenever they meet to pray and have the Eucharistic Agape, under the guidance of their Shepherds and spiritual directors.” With these words Padre Pio defined the Prayer Groups. (5th May 1966)

 

When were Padre Pio Prayer Groups born?

In 1942, with the outbreak of the Second World War, Pope Pius XII exhorted all faithful to gather together and pray for peace, unity and the salvation of the world.

Padre Pio welcomed the repeated pleas of Pope Pius XII and encouraged the faithful to gather in groups to pray according to the intentions of the Holy Father. The first prayer groups were born. As time went by, the Groups were spreading all over the world and taking up a more stable form as a new Statute was approved by the Holy See on 5th May 1986.

 

Who can become a member of a Padre Pio Prayer Group?

Anybody who wishes to become a member.

 

How can I become a member of a Padre Pio Prayer Group?

You only need to take part in monthly meetings organized by the Group Leader and the Spiritual Director of the Group you wish to join.

 

Is there any registration fees to become a member of a Padre Pio Prayer Group?

There are no registration fees. Participation is totally free of charge.

 

What is the nearest Prayer Group to my town?

Look for it in this section. (link)

 

How can I create a new Padre Pio Prayer Group in my town?

You need to determine the location and time of the meeting with a priest. It is recommendable that the new group be formally registered at the International Centre of the Padre Pio Prayer Groups in San Giovanni Rotondo.

 

How can I register the new Padre Pio Prayer Group at the Centre of San Giovanni Rotondo?

Download the registration form “New Prayer Group” and send it to the Centre of San Giovanni Rotondo. It must be signed by the Group’s Spiritual Assistant and by the Bishop or by one of his delegates.

 

How can I register the new Padre Pio Prayer Group at the Centre of San Giovanni Rotondo?

Download the registration form “New Prayer Group” and send it to the Centre of San Giovanni Rotondo. It must be signed by the Group’s Spiritual Assistant and by the Bishop or by one of his delegates

 

How can I contact the Padre Pio Prayer Groups Centre in San Giovanni Rotondo?

Contact the Centre of Prayer Groups of Padre Pio in San Giovanni Rotondo at the following mailing address:

Viale Cappuccini 172
71013 San Giovanni Rotondo (FG)
Or by phone at: tel. 0039(0)882 410486 – 0039(0)882 410252
Or by fax at:  0039(0)882 452579
centrogruppidipreghiera@operapadrepio.it