Hawaii Catholic Herald Charles “Chuck” E. Furr lived life with “one foot in heaven,” said Bishop Larry Silva, in describing the exceptional layman who died Oct. 8 at his home in Kailua at age 86. Bishop Silva presided at Furr’s funeral Oct. 17 at St. Anthony Church, Furr’s home parish. “God blessed him with a […]
Father Patrick Briscoe: Padre Pio offers example for us all
Commentary When I think about the saints most beloved by modern Catholics, Padre Pio tops the list. His weathered face and brown Capuchin habit are iconic. His remarkable personal story, his strong-willed personality and the intensity of his spiritual life are absolutely captivating. But here’s the thing: I think most people get the reason this […]
Actor ‘fell in love with Christ’ to portray Padre Pio on screen
By Gina Christian OSV News A film making its U.S. debut recounts the life of a beloved 20th-century saint — and the movie’s star told OSV News he “fell in love with Christ” to prepare for the part. Actor Shia LaBeouf portrays St. Pio of Pietrelcina in the new drama “Padre Pio,” which premiered at […]
Kailua parishioner donates valuable St. Pio artifacts to national center
By Patrick Downes Hawaii Catholic Herald Few people know more about St. Pio of Pietrelcina, popularly known as Padre Pio, the 20th century Italian stigmatic Capuchin priest who was canonized by St. John Paul II in 2002, than St. Anthony, Kailua, parishioner Chuck Furr. That’s because Furr is the nephew and former guardian of the […]
Photo: In the presence of a saint
Two children view the relics of St. Pio of Pietrelcina — Padre Pio — in the Cathedral Basilica of Our Lady of Peace Nov. 9. Six relics of the well-known 20th century Italian mystic who bore the stigmata, the wounds of Jesus Christ, have been touring the United States since last year. The relics displayed […]
Veneration schedule set for St. Pio relics’ visit
Organizers of the local visit to the relics of St. Pio of Pietrelcina — Padre Pio — to Maui and Oahu this month have released more details of the tour including a parish veneration schedule. Six relics, which have been touring the United States since last year, will be at Holy Rosary Church in Paia […]
Photo: Saintly connection
Chuck Furr, an ardent devotee of St. Pio of Pietrelcina, better known as Padre Pio, poses with a portion of his collection of books, relics and artifacts of the saint, including donation checks he endorsed. Furr inherited the items from his late uncle, William M. Carrigan, who first met the Italian Capuchin priest in 1943 […]
Relics of Italian mystic, Padre Pio, to visit Maui, Oahu in November
The relics of St. Pio of Pietrelcina — Padre Pio — are coming next month to Maui and Oahu. Padre Pio is the well-known 20th century Italian mystic with miraculous healing powers who bore the stigmata, the wounds of Jesus Christ. Six relics, which have been touring the United States since last year, will be […]
Cathedral basilica to host presentation on relics
In preparation for the arrival in Hawaii in November of the relics of Italian Capuchin Franciscan mystic and stigmatist St. Pio of Pietrelcina, also known as Padre Pio, the Cathedral Basilica of Our Lady of Peace is hosting a special presentation on the topic of saintly relics in its Kamiano Center, 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. Oct. […]
Devotion to Padre Pio seen in thousands who came to venerate relics
By Joyce Duriga Catholic News Service CHICAGO — When the relics of St. Pio of Pietrelcina — commonly known as Padre Pio — stopped at two Chicago churches, more than 19,000 people turned out to venerate them, organizers said. The relics, which included a lock of Padre Pio’s hair, blood from his wounds, a glove […]
