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.
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Cardinal Dolan will ordain seminarians to the priesthood at St. Patrick’s Cathedral on Saturday, May 24, at 9 AM.
By:
Patrick Grady
| 05/21/2025
In today’s readings we hear about the first ecumenical council of the Church, of which there have been 21.
By:
Cardinal Timothy M. Dolan
| 05/21/2025
Auxiliary Bishop John S. Bonnici presided over the liturgy and delivered a homily reflecting on the rich legacy of the parish and school.