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.
In his homily from Mass today at St. Patrick's Cathedral, Archbishop Ronald Hicks reflects on his first 100 days as the Archbishop of New York.
By:
Archbishop Ronald Hicks
| 05/17/2026
Archbishop Hicks spent his first 100 days visiting parishes, schools, seminaries, and civic leaders across the Archdiocese of New York, celebrating Masses and building community relationships.
By:
Archbishop Ronald Hicks
| 05/17/2026
Archbishop Ronald A. Hicks looks at his first 100 days as Archbishop of New York.