During the month of April

2nd April 2023 – Palm Sunday of the Passion of the Lord

2nd April 1722 – St. Paul of the Cross and his brother, Ven. John Baptist, arrive at Monte Argentario

4th April 1694 – Birth of Ven. John Baptist of St. Michael the Archangel, brother of St. Paul of the Cross

6th April 2023 – Thursday of the Lord’s Supper

7th April 2023 – Friday of the Passion of the Lord

8th April 2023 – Easter Saturday

9th April 2023 – Easter Sunday of the Resurrection of the Lord

12th April 1727 – St. Paul of the Cross and Ven. John Baptist receive subdiaconate at St. John Latern Basilica in Rome

16th April 1755 – Father Fulgentius Pastorelli died in the Grazi House in Orbetello and is buried on Monte Argentario. He is one of the first Passionists and a faithful friend of St. Paul of the Cross

17th April 1695 – Baptismal Day of Ven. John Baptist of St. Michael the Archangel

18th April 1746 – Approval of the Passionist Rule by Pope Benedict XIV

23rd April 1719 – Confirmation Day of St. Paul of the Cross and his brother, Ven. John Baptist of St. Michael the Archangel in Castellazzo by Bishop Gattinara