Rev. Rhey Garcia, first Filipino pastor on Staten Island, celebrates St. Lorenzo Ruiz Mass at St. Patrick’s Cathedral

I’m deeply moved that many prayer groups and associations traveled from as far as Connecticut, Pennsylvania, New Jersey to be ...
Staten Island Advance

9 Staten Island churches to hold Simbang Gabi, a Filipino Christmas tradition, starting this weekend

STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. — Simbang Gabi, which translates to “Night Mass,” is a cherished Filipino Catholic tradition that takes place during the Advent season in the lead-up to Christmas. The Masses bring ...
National Catholic Reporter

Filipino Simbang Gabi Masses more and more rooted in the US

In the nine days before Christmas, the predominantly Catholic Philippines begins its traditional novena of daily dawn Masses in honor of the Blessed Virgin Mary prior to the birth of her son Jesus ...
WISH-TV

Mass held in honor of Filipino American History Month

INDIANAPOLIS (WISH) — October marks Filipino American History Month, and Pinoys around Indianapolis came up with a way to celebrate their culture and heritage together. About 50 Filipinos gathered for ...
Fox 5 San Diego

Bishop Kevin Vann, Diocese of Orange to open new Filipino Catholic center in Anaheim

The property, bought earlier this year with help from around 500 donors, will be America's only currently operating Filipino Catholic center. It will focus on faith formation and cultural education.