Santacruzan is one the most popular traditions in the Philippines. It is a parade during the month of May which is also known as Flores de Mayo (Flowers of May), a festival honoring the Virgin Mary.
In the Philippines, the Santacruzan parades last for a month, with different Hermanas/Hermanos and Reynas for each night. Here in [...]
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Filipino Culture in Jersey City: Santacruzan 2009
Holy Week Schedule at Saint Aedan Church
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Looking for religious activities for the coming Holy Week? Below you will find the Holy Week Schedule at Saint Aedan Church in McGinley Square area of Jersey City.
Simbang Gabi/Misa de Gallo Schedules
Filipinos here in Jersey City may not be able to participate Simbang Gabi and/or Misa de Gallo in the Philippines, but the religious groups are in full force to serve the faithfuls. There are three churches here in JC that offer Simbang Gabi (Evening Masses) and Misa de Gallo (Dawn masses).
The following churches are available [...]
Filipino Family Had A Moment with Pope Benedict XVI
A Filipino Family in Jersey City (and their friends) went to New York to see Pope Benedict XVI. Elmer – the head of the family – describes the experience on his personal blog as “worth it.”
No, there was not a person on every square foot of that part of the Big Apple but undoubtedly a [...]
Hundreds of Catholic Pinoys in Jersey City Joined Feast of Divine Mercy
Hundreds of Pinoys in Jersey City flocked yesterday to Stockbridge, Massachusettes to celebrate the Feast of Divine Mercy. It is an annual event (every last Sunday of March) attended by devout Catholics who have petitions to the Lord via Divine Mercy.
Filipinos have various means of getting there, but the most common is by buses. Religious [...]