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 recalled La Repubblica's 50 years of recounting the history of Italy, the world, and the Church, a constant relationship with readers, freedom of inquiry, and dialogue as the privileged path for peace-building.
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Vatican News
| 01/16/2026
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Monsignor Joseph P. LaMorte
| 01/16/2026
Today’s Gospel shows us the strength of faith and friendship.