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.
Kelly will join Vatican counterparts guiding the Church's work on family life, the laity, and the protection of the unborn worldwide.
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The Good Newsroom
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Catholic bishops and immigration advocates warn that ending the program would separate families and put returning migrants in danger.
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| 08/25/2026
Sign-ups close Sept. 17 for the Sept. 20 run through Mount Saint Mary College.