Fraternity Gatherings & Celebrations
Note that the gathering on January 25, 2026, has been cancelled due to inclement weather. The Rite of Extraction will occur at the February 22 gathering.
Fourth Sunday of each month (except December) at St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church, 11401 Leesville Rd., Raleigh, NC 27613, and via Zoom.
2026 meetings are: February 22, March 22, April 26, May 24, (no meeting in June because of profession ceremony), July 26, August 23, September 27, October 25, and November 22.
Stations of the Cross: Feb. 27, 2026
Friday, Feb. 27, 2026, the Padre Pio Fraternity will lead the Stations of the Cross at St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church.
The Padre Pio Fraternity will lead the Liturgy of the Hours at 6:30 p.m., Wednesday, Feb. 27, at St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church.
Liturgy of the Hours: March 4, 2026
Wednesday, March 4, 2026, the Padre Pio Fraternity will lead the Liturgy of the Hours at 6:30 p.m. at St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church.
Retreat at St. Francis Springs: May 8-10, 2026
Beyond Formation | Fraternity Community Service
Oak City Cares | Fourth Saturdays, 3 p.m. – 5 p.m., 1430 S. Wilmington St., Raleigh, NC 27601 Donations of food, time and fellowship with the men and women who are served through Oak City Cares. The fraternity typically provides support by preparing (at home), bringing it to the center and serving a hot meal, along with tea and water, fruit and other food, as needed.
Padre Pio Fraternity 
Feb,27 is afridsy not Wed.?
Yes. The Stations of the Cross are on Friday. The Liturgy of the Hours is on Wednesday.