On this extended episode of Catholic Forum, after a news update from The Dialog, we talk to Father John Aurilia, OFM Cap, who as a young Franciscan in the 1960s, served as one of the secretaries of Saint Padre Pio of Pietrelcina.
Father John tell us about the extraordinary mystical gifts of the saint, how his most outstanding gift was his humility and what Padre Pio was like in his day-to-day life. We also learn about Father Aurilia’s book, “Dearest Soul: A Spiritual Journey with Padre Pio.”
You can see a video of this wonderful interview on the Diocese of Wilmington’s YouTube channel. Search Diocese of Wilmington on YouTube. Catholic Forum is a production of the Office of Communication of the Diocese of Wilmington. Please like, share and subscribe and follow us at FaceBook.com/CatholicForum.
Podcast debuts Wednesday, September 24, 2025 at noon.
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Video interview debuts Wednesday, September 24, 2025 at noon.
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Airs on Relevant Radio 640AM on Saturday, September 27, 2025 at 1:30 p.m.
