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.
On this week’s Conversation with Cardinal Dolan, Cardinal Timothy Dolan and Father Dave Dwyer discuss upcoming events, including the unveiling of the new mural at St. Patrick’s Cathedral.
By:
Cardinal Timothy M. Dolan
| 09/16/2025
The Pope congratulated U.S.-born Augustinian Father Joseph L. Farrell, 62, who was elected the prior general of the global order on September 9.
By:
Our Sunday Visitor
| 09/16/2025
“Healing and Hope” is taken from the National Catholic Mental Health Campaign’s introductory statement, authored by Archbishop Borys Gudziak and Bishop Robert Barron.