Padre Pio’s American Daughter: The Story of Mary Pyle

Saturday, September 12, 2026 at 2:00 PM

Join the Garibaldi-Meucci Museum for a special book presentation with Staten Island author Susan De Bartoli, who will discuss her book, Padre Pio’s American Daughter: The Story of Mary Pyle.

The book shares the remarkable story of Mary Pyle, an American woman whose profound devotion to St. Padre Pio led her to leave behind a privileged life and dedicate herself to serving the saint and the pilgrims who traveled to San Giovanni Rotondo. Susan will explore Mary’s extraordinary spiritual journey, her close relationship with Padre Pio, and the lasting legacy of faith and service she left behind.

Susan De Bartoli is an award-winning Catholic author and the founder of Little Flower Pilgrimages. For more than three decades, she has led thousands of pilgrims to sacred shrines around the world. She also serves as Secretary…