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.
El tribunal anuló la orden que limitaba la ciudadanía automática para los niños nacidos en Estados Unidos, un fallo que, según grupos católicos, se alinea con la doctrina de la Iglesia sobre la dignidad humana.
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OSV News
| 07/01/2026
The court struck down the order limiting automatic citizenship for children born in the U.S., a ruling Catholic groups say aligns with Church teaching on human dignity.
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OSV News
| 07/01/2026
During July, let's display our American flag and offer a daily prayer of praise and gratitude for the 25,000 patriots who gave their dying breath 250 years ago so that we could breathe free today.