Barto, Pennsylvania: Padre Pio's Bloody Glove
U.S. shrine to a famous 20th century stigmatic who never visited the U.S. See his bloody glove, then buy a handkerchief (that touched the bloody glove) in the gift shop.
Padre Pio Shrine
- Address:
- 111 Barto Rd, Barto, PA
- Directions:
- Padre Pio Shrine. From PA-100 turn west at the stoplight (Schultzville Shell station) onto Barto Rd. Drive a quarter-mile, then turn right into the Shrine.
- Hours:
- M-F 9-5 (Call to verify)
- Phone:
- 610-845-3000
- Admission:
- Donations accepted.
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It was in the '40s (degrees F) when I visited, so someone gave the Padre a coat.
[Scott, 01/26/2025]
This is the museum and cultural center about Italian friar (and famously claimed stigmatist) Padre Pio. The museum features the world's largest collection of authentic Padre Pio relics.
[Mihaela Mfarej, 07/14/2024]Oct. 2024: Photo added.
Nestled in the rolling hills of Berks County, this shrine is dedicated to the controversial, self-proclaimed stigmata-bearer, Padre Pio. Tour a replica of his childhood home, see his bloody glove, and buy a handkerchief that touched the bloody glove in the gift shop.
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Padre Pio reportedly endured the Stigmata, so you'd think he'd be tough enough to handle a little cold weather.