10mm Wood St. Pio Rosary | Made in Italy | Boxed with Holy Card
Built for daily prayer and devotion to one of the most beloved saints of the modern era, this 10mm wood bead St. Pio rosary is a substantial, tactile tool for anyone serious about the Rosary. The oversized 10mm wood beads make each decade easy to count by feel alone — ideal for those who pray in low light, in the car, or with arthritic hands. It arrives boxed with a laminated St. Pio holy card, making it a complete devotional set from the moment you open it. Crafted in Italy, this rosary carries the heritage of a country where the Rosary has been prayed for centuries.
Padre Pio of Pietrelcina — canonized by Pope John Paul II in 2002 — is one of the most venerated saints of the 20th century and one of the most powerful intercessors for those who pray the Rosary. He bore the stigmata, the five wounds of Christ, for fifty years, and was known to pray the Rosary continuously throughout the day. He famously said, "The Rosary is the weapon" — a phrase that has inspired generations of Catholics to take up this devotion with renewed urgency. St. Pio is the patron saint of civil defense volunteers, adolescents, and those suffering from stress or illness. Praying the Rosary with a rosary dedicated to his memory is a way of uniting your prayer to his powerful intercession before God.
Product Details
- Beads: 10mm wood beads — large, tactile, and durable for daily use
- Construction: Traditional five-decade rosary with center medal and crucifix
- Origin: Made in Italy
- Included: Laminated St. Pio holy card
- Packaging: Arrives in a gift box, ready to present
- SKU: P545R
- UPC: 735365518357
This St. Pio rosary is a meaningful gift for Confirmation, First Communion, RCIA completion, or any feast day — particularly the feast of St. Pio on September 23rd. It also makes a thoughtful bereavement gift, as St. Pio is widely invoked for comfort during suffering and grief. Pair it with a rosary case to protect it during daily carry, or add a patron saint medal to complete the devotional set. For those shopping for a sacrament milestone, this rosary also works beautifully as a Confirmation gift.
St. Pio and the Rosary — A Living Tradition
Francesco Forgione was born in 1887 in Pietrelcina, a small town in southern Italy, and entered the Capuchin Franciscan order at the age of fifteen, taking the name Pio. In 1918, he received the stigmata — the visible wounds of Christ's Passion — and bore them until his death in 1968, making him one of the most documented stigmatists in Church history. Throughout those fifty years, the Rosary was his constant companion. He reportedly prayed as many as thirty to forty Rosaries per day, and he urged every person who came to him for spiritual direction to do the same. His counsel was direct: "Love Our Lady and make her loved. Always recite the Rosary."
The Rosary itself is a Marian devotion structured around twenty mysteries — the Joyful, Luminous, Sorrowful, and Glorious — each contemplating a scene from the lives of Jesus and Mary. Pope John Paul II, who canonized St. Pio, added the Luminous Mysteries in 2002 and called the Rosary "a compendium of the Gospel." Praying with a rosary that bears St. Pio's image is not merely sentimental — it is an invitation to pray with the same intensity and perseverance that defined his entire life. For anyone seeking a deeper prayer life, this 10mm wood bead rosary made in Italy is a fitting place to begin.
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10mm Wood St. Pio Rosary | Made in Italy | Boxed with Holy Card
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All other products are covered by our standard 60-day return policy.
Questions?
Our Address
Rosarycard.net
3308 Ogle Drive
Cary, NC 27518
Return & Refund Policy
60-Day Money Back Guarantee
We stand behind every item we sell. If you are not 100% satisfied with your purchase, you may return it within 60 days of shipment for a full refund or exchange — no questions asked. We do not charge a restocking fee.
Free Returns
We pay for return shipping on all eligible returns for U.S. customers. Free returns are limited to three per customer.
How to Return an Item
- Contact our Customer Service department at 1-800-741-7754.
- Let us know you wish to return your order.
- Within one business day, we will email you a pre-paid USPS return label with packaging instructions.
- Take your package with the return label to your nearest Post Office and mail it back to us.
- Your return should arrive at our office within 2–4 business days (excludes weekends and holidays).
- Refunds are processed within two weeks and issued to your original payment method.
Condition of Returned Items
Returned merchandise must be undamaged and in new, unused condition. Items showing signs of wear or alteration will not be accepted.
Exceptions
The following items cannot be returned for a refund:
- 14KT solid gold jewelry — this jewelry is cast to order and cannot be returned unless defective. Defective solid gold jewelry will be exchanged at our expense.
- Special orders — custom and special order items are not returnable.
Gold-filled jewelry can be returned under our standard 60-day policy.
Exchanges
If you would like to exchange an item, follow the same return process above. Once we receive your return, we will ship the replacement item to you.
Lifetime Guarantee
All Bliss Manufacturing jewelry — including patron saint medals, sterling silver, gold-filled, and 14KT gold pieces — is covered by a lifetime guarantee against manufacturing defects. Should any Bliss item tarnish or have defects, we will repair or replace it at our expense. If the item is no longer in stock, we will either replace it with a like item or issue a full refund.
All other products are covered by our standard 60-day return policy.
Questions?
Our Address
Rosarycard.net
3308 Ogle Drive
Cary, NC 27518
Frequently Asked Questions
What size are the beads on this St. Pio rosary?
The beads are 10mm wood — a larger-than-standard size that makes each decade easy to feel and count during prayer. The substantial size also gives the rosary a solid, durable weight that holds up well to daily use.
Is this rosary a good example of what a catholic religious goods store carries?
Yes, this 10mm wood St. Pio rosary is exactly the kind of quality devotional item you would find at a trusted catholic religious goods store — made in Italy, boxed with a holy card, and priced for both personal use and gifting. It represents the traditional craftsmanship and spiritual focus that defines authentic Catholic devotional goods.
Who is St. Pio and why is he associated with the Rosary?
St. Pio of Pietrelcina, also known as Padre Pio, was a Capuchin Franciscan priest born in Italy in 1887 who bore the stigmata — the five wounds of Christ — for fifty years until his death in 1968. He was canonized by Pope John Paul II in 2002 and is one of the most widely venerated saints of the modern era. He was famous for his extraordinary devotion to the Rosary, reportedly praying as many as thirty to forty Rosaries each day, and he urged everyone he counseled to do the same. His words, 'The Rosary is the weapon,' have become a rallying call for Catholics who take Marian devotion seriously.
Is this rosary a good gift for Confirmation or First Communion?
Yes, this St. Pio rosary is an excellent choice for Confirmation, First Communion, or RCIA completion. It arrives in a gift box with a laminated St. Pio holy card already included, so no additional wrapping or accessories are needed. The feast of St. Pio on September 23rd is also a natural occasion to give this rosary as a devotional gift.
Can a priest bless this wood bead rosary?
Yes, any Catholic priest can bless this rosary, and doing so is encouraged — a blessed rosary becomes a sacramental, a sacred object set apart for prayer that the Church recognizes as a means of drawing the faithful closer to God. Simply bring the rosary to your parish priest and ask for a blessing; most priests are happy to oblige.
Does this rosary come in a gift box, and how long does shipping take?
Yes, this St. Pio rosary arrives in a gift box with a laminated holy card included — no additional packaging needed. Orders ship within 1–2 business days, and U.S. orders over $40 qualify for free shipping. For questions about your order, call 1-800-741-7754 or email sales@rosarycard.net.
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