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.
“Faith calls us to stand with people who are suffering, to pray for them,” Fr. Arthur Mastrolia said.
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Armando Machado
| 09/30/2026
El libro nació del espíritu de conectar con colaboradores de Catholic Relief Services y la comunidad hispana.
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OSV News
| 09/30/2026
Blessed Fulton Sheen's first-class relic arrives at St. Patrick's Cathedral on Thursday afternoon. A Mass will be celebrated at 5 p.m.