Padre Domenico Da Cese - Volto Santo

04/05/2026

Christ is Risen! Indeed He is Risen! Buona Pasqua! Blessed Easter to all!

03/08/2026

Celebrate the birth month of Padre Domenico with a heartfelt look at some of the miracles attributed to his intercession. Read about his life, the early cure from infantile paralysis, and the many ways his faith touched lives. Learn more: https://wix.to/5cTNLhO

In honor of the anniversary of the birth of Padre Domenico da Cese, known as Emidio Petracca on March 27, 1905; I would like to share just a few of the amazing miracles through the intercession of this holy Capuchin priest. For those of you who may be reading the life of Padre Domenico for the first...

02/16/2026

Just a reminder, the Tuesday before Ash Wednesday is dedicated to the Holy Face of Jesus, along with the first Tuesday of every month.

02/06/2026

Lenten Sale going on now on padredomenico.org under "Bookstore"! Get to know Padre Domenico da Cese and the Volto Santo.

01/19/2026

Prayer written by Pope Benedict XVI in honor of the Volto Santo is now also in Spanish.

01/19/2026

Did you know that Shrove Tuesday, before Ash Wednesday is dedicated to the Holy Face of Jesus? This Feast of the Holy Face was granted by Pope Pius XII in 1958. On the back of this card is the prayer written by Pope Benedict XVI. You can order yours today from padredomenico.org under "Bookstore".

12/10/2025

Thank you to St. Catherine of Siena's Church in Reading, PA, for inviting me to speak on the Volto Santo. I entitled the talk, "Christmas: The Meaning of Love." Also a special thank you to Fr. Miller and Lisa S.!

11/13/2025

Paul Badde who wrote many books on the Volto Santo has entered into his heavenly reward. If it were not for him, I would not have learned about Padre Domenico da Cese. Paul was extremely kind, may he rest in peace.

Msza Święta pogrzebowa odbędzie się w sobotę 15 listopada 2025 o godzinie 10.30 w Basilica Volto Santo di Manoppello
Paul Badde spocznie na cmentarzu tuż przy Bazylice w Manoppello
Rodzina prosi o dobre uczynki zamiast kwiatów!

10/22/2025

This is the beautiful prayer that Padre Domenico wrote. Copies can be ordered on padredomenico.org along with the prayer for Padre Domenico's intercession.

09/21/2025

Today at the Basilica of the Volto Santo in Manoppello, the Holy Mass was celebrated by Padre Antonio Gentili, Rector; in remembrance of the death of Padre Domenico da Cese on September 17, 1978.

09/16/2025