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.
Pope Leo XIV holds his second gathering of the College of Cardinals in six months, with prelates saying the roundtable format is helping them build relationships.
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OSV News
| 06/28/2026
Fr. Enrique Salvo reflects on how, as we approach the 250th Anniversary of the United States of America, we must put everything, first and foremost, into God's hands.
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The Good Newsroom
| 06/28/2026
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Monseñor Joseph Espaillat, obispo auxiliar de la Arquidiócesis de Nueva York, resalta la importancia de viajar a Roma para acompañar al arzobispo Ronald A. Hicks, arzobispo de Nueva York, cuando reciba el palio de manos del papa Francisco con motivo de la solemnidad de San Pedro y San Pablo en la Basílica de San Pedro el 29 de junio.