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 ...

The Filipino Catholic celebration of Simbang Gabi began in parishes throughout the Archdiocese of Los Angeles on Friday, Dec. 15. Simbang Gabi is one of the oldest Filipino Christmas traditions, where ...

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 ...

STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. — Rev. Rizalino “Rhey” Garcia, pastor of Sacred Heart R.C. Church in West Brighton, led a special archdiocesan celebration honoring St. Lorenzo Ruiz, the first Filipino saint, at ...

St. Philip the Apostle Church, in Camp Springs, has added a Sunday Mass in addition to the 10 a.m. English-language Mass I usually attend. There is now a Spanish-language Mass every Sunday at noon.

Protesters hold a program after a Mass at the historic EDSA Shrine on September 11, 2025, as part of protests against the corruption of flood control projects. (Credit: Tindig Pilipinas/Facebook.) ...