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.
About 700 people, at least half of whom were 30 or younger, marked the anniversary of the saint's death at Our Lady of Good Counsel.
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Steven Schwankert
| 10/06/2026
Fr. Luigi Portarulo explores what we can learn from Martha and Jesus in today’s Gospel. Listening is a simple and powerful way of loving someone.
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The Good Newsroom
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The Franciscan Friars of the Atonement hosted the Sharing Hope Celebration in Manhattan.