Establishment of the agricultural society at the service of the Citadel
At the end of the year, the limited farming company "I discepoli di Padre Pio - Società a responsabilità limitata" was established to cultivate the lands belonging to the association and to manage the green areas.
Blessing of the statue of Our Lady of Tears
In the presence of several authorities in the area and of the Dean of the Church of Our Lady of Tears in Siracusa, Don Aurelio Russo, and many worshippers, with Mass celebrated by the parish priest of Drapia, Mons. Sergio...
First threshing of the ancient Scorzonera wheat variety
At the end of June, about 15 days earlier than usual, we harvested the first wheat planted in the lands of the Cittadella. About four hectares of an ancient variety of durum wheat, Scorzonera, thus called for the dark colour...
The Cittadella must go on
The first building is up, but the participation of local organisations, mayors and entrepreneurs is necessary to complete the project. The scientific team, led by Ms Marcella Marletta, and the association, present the plans in the provincial council chamber and...
Carlo Verdone for the Cittadella di Padre Pio
In a historic evening at the new open-air theatre of Villa Adele ad Anzio, Carlo Verdone was the star of an event organised to give the great film director, screenwriter and actor honorary citizenship of his much loved town on...
Roof of the first centre
Irene Gaeta with the association I Discepoli di Padre Pio takes part in the Mass, celebrated by His Excellency Mons. Luigi Renzo, bishop of the dioceses of Mileto, Nicotera and Tropea, in the presence of local and regional authorities, of...
Preparation of the last floor
Today, construction work on “Our Lady of the Tears”, the facility for accommodating and treating child patients after hospitalisation, has reached the last floor. This means the roof can be built by the end of next month, June 2019. Unfortunately...
Creation and supply of Trani white limestone
Today, the building is being prepared for the construction of the concrete above-ground structures.The ground floor, which will house the medical reception, the entrance to the accommodation area and the chapel, is being poured.Unfortunately the weather has not been so...
Charity Gala evening 13/12/2018 – Cosenza
On 13 December 2018 at the restaurant Il senso della Calabria – Ariha Hotel in Cosenza, there will be a charity gala evening entitled “Insieme per la Cittadella di Padre Pio” (Together for the Cittadella di Padre Pio), whose proceeds will go entirely...