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.
“Hoy celebramos nuestra parroquia y la realidad de que somos hijos e hijas de Nuestra Señora de Mercedes”, dijo el obispo.
By:
Armando Machado
| 09/21/2026
“Today we celebrate our parish and the reality that we are sons and daughters of Our Lady of Mercy,” the bishop said.
By:
Armando Machado
| 09/21/2026
"Jesus said a city built on a hilltop cannot be hidden... Sacred Heart Parish and Sacred Heart Schools are built on a hilltop, and Jesus would be happy because we can't hide," Cardinal Dolan said.