Holycross Abbey to host relics of St Padre Pio
Ancient Holycross Abbey, situated just outside Thurles, has announced that the relics of Saint Padre Pio will be present on May 24th and 25th, 2025 and an open invitation has been extended to all to come along and be part of this historic event.
This is a rare and special opportunity for pilgrims and devotees of St. Pio to gather, pray, and reflect during this extended period.
The event marks the culmination of significant preparation and collaboration with the St. Pio Foundation. As the parish commemorates the 50th anniversary of the restoration of Holycross Abbey this year, this is the perfect moment to celebrate the connection between St. Pio and Holycross Abbey.
Five relics will be on display: St. Pio’s Crust of the Wounds; a lock of his hair; a piece of his Mantle; his white fingerless glove; and his handkerchief.
On Saturday, the relics will be available for veneration from 10am to 8pm. On Sunday, the Abbey opens at 9am for veneration followed by the traditional St. Pio Day events beginning at 1:30pm.
The day will culminate with Mass in honour of St. Pio at 3pm, followed by continued veneration until 8pm at which point the Abbey will close and the relics will be returned to the St. Pio Foundation.
Given that Holycross Abbey will be the only place in Ireland where these relics will be available for veneration, the parish of Holycross and Ballycahill expects a large number of pilgrims, and the parish, led by PP Rev Fr Celsus Tierney, are truly privileged to have been chosen to host this remarkable event.
All in Holycross Abbey look forward to welcoming you to this historic event.
Should you require any additional information or promotional material, please feel free to contact the parish office at 0504-43124 (Monday to Friday office hours) or by email at hbparishoffice@gmail.com.
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