The Transfer to the New Church of the Body of St. Pio
The Body of St. Pio was moved from Our Lady of Grace Friary to the New Church named after St. Pio on Monday 19th May, the whole transition took place and here are some Pictures from that day and St.Pio's new crypt which Pope Benedict XVI blessed last year.

View of the casket of St.Pio from the Altar
The Last Prayer at the Shrine
Outside the Friary of Our Lady of Grace
Making way to the New Crypt


On the Path to the new Church of St.Pio
Entering the New Church
At the entrance to new Crypt
Entering the Crypt
At Center Pillar
The Archbishop at the front of St.Pio with incense


St.Pio placed inside the Center Pillar
The final resting place
The Altar and St Pio
Ceremonies at the Altar of St.Pio