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.
Cardinal Joseph W. Tobin of Newark will not make public appearances for several weeks, the archdiocese says.
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OSV News
| 11/11/2026
"Renewed for Growth" also details a federal scholarship tax credit beginning Jan. 1 and the ongoing School Renewal Plan.
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The Good Newsroom
| 11/11/2026
In his homily at today's Mass at St. Patrick's Cathedral, Fr. Andrew King thanked our veterans for their service.