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 invites everyone to pray for “the care of water” during September as Christians celebrate the Season of Creation.
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Vatican News
| 09/01/2026
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Monseñor Joseph A. Espaillat, obispo auxiliar de la Arquidiócesis de Nueva York, les invita a participar en el Día de los Carismáticos.
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Fernanda Pierorazio
| 09/01/2026
We must build a just economy for all and “listen to the experiences of workers, families, young people, and communities of color as they struggle to find stability," Archbishop Fabre said.