On Sunday, May 4, Father Szymon Kurpios and St. John The Evangelist Church hosted the Filipino-American Association in their celebration of Flores de Mayo. Flores de Mayo, or “Flowers of May” in Spanish, is a religious celebration in the Philippines dedicated to the Blessed Virgin Mary.
The event featured Mass celebrated by Father Von Erick Maria Sandoval, O.Carm., the Parochial Vicar of Saint Simon Stock – Saint Joseph Catholic Church in the Bronx, ceremonial dancing, a procession of flowers, a crowing of the Blessed Virgin Mary, and a celebration with traditional Filipino food.
New Community Mausoleum blessed following traditional observance for the faithful departed.
By:
Steven Schwankert
| 11/04/2025
On this week’s Conversation with Cardinal Dolan, Cardinal Timothy Dolan and Father Dave Dwyer talk about All Souls Day and the Catholic tradition of care for the dead, Nostra aetate, and ecumenical respect.
By:
Cardinal Timothy M. Dolan
| 11/04/2025
Bishop Robert Brennan calls on new deacons to live in “radical solidarity” with Jesus.