Asian/Pacific Islander News

Upcoming Events 

December 15-23, 2013 - Simbang Gabi at various parishes in Northern Virginia. These "Novena of Masses" are a Filipino tradition an open to all. Please see the schedule for a list of parishes hosting the Novena Mass each night.

February 2-5, 2014 - Catholic Social Ministry Gathering (CSMG) in Washington D.C. The theme this year is "Becoming 'a Church that is Poor and for the Poor.'"

February 27- March 1, 2014 - Mid-Atlantic Congress (MAC) in Baltimore, MD.

May 10, 2014 - Asian Pacific Islanders for Mary Annual Pilgrimage to the Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception, Washington DC.

Past Events

October 12, 2013 - Chautauqua XVIII at St. Jarlath Church in Oakland, CA. The event will begin at 10:00am with a Procession followed by a Eucharistic Celebration then entertainment and food. Check out the website for more details.

October 5-6, 2013 - First Asian and Pacific Islander Catholics Convocation at Loyola Marymount University. This event brings together West Coast Asian and Pacific Islanders for two days focusing on The Year Of Faith and evangelization.

October 4-6, 2013 - U.S. Catholic China Bureau 25th National Conference at Loyola University in Chicago. The theme this year is "The American Catholic CHurch and China in an Era of Globalization."

September 21, 2013 - Shalom Festival at the Marywood Retreat Center in Orange, CA. This event includes Mass, adoration, praise and worship and speakers. Registration and more information can be found at the link above.

September 29, 2013 - Filipino Saints Fiesta Celebration at the Cathedral of Mary Our Queen in Baltimore MD. The event includes Triduum on Mass at 5:30om on September 25, 26, and 27. The Fiesta Mass will be Sunday September 29th at 2:45 followed by a procession and mini salu-salo.

September 7, 2013 - Our Lady of Good Health, Vailankanni Pilgrimage at the Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception, Washington, D.C. The event will begin at 1:00pm with Confessions and include High Mass of the Syro-Malabar rite at 2:30pm.

September 3-6, 2013 - USCCB Asian Pacific Island Catholics Strategic Pastoral Plan Summit. This event looked at beginning the process to create an Asian Pacific Island Pastoral Plan

June 27-30, 2013 - Annual Hmong American National Catholic Association Retreat Training.  Visit website at: http://hmongcatholic.org/hanca/

June 22, 2013 - Pilgrimage to Our Lady of Peace & Good Voyage at the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception, Washington DC.  Please join us in prayer or in person.  For more information please visit. http://www.antipolo.us

June 20-23, 2013 - Asian and Pacific Islander Young Adult Retreat/Workshop: Year of Faith(s):Challenges and Hopes. View the flyer on the retreat center website.

May 11, 2013 - Asian Pacific Islander for Mary, Annual Pilgrimage 2013

August 4, 2012- Our Lady of China Pilgrimage

July 26-29, 2012- Indian Syro-Malabar Convention, Atlanta, 2012

July 6 - 8, 2012 -Annual Hmong American National Catholic Association Retreat Training.  Visit website at: http://hmongcatholic.org/hanca/

June 23, 2012- Pilgrimage to Our Lady of Peace & Good Voyage at the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception, Washington DC. Please join us in prayer or in person. For more information please visit. http://www.antipolo.us

Our Lady of Lavang Pilgrimage (Vietnamese)

Asians for Mary Annual Pilgrimage 2012

Calling to be Disciples: A Catholic Inter-generational Approach to following Jesus

Calling to be Disciples: Agenda

Mass by: Archbishop Tagle of Manila on May 28th at the St. Mathews Cathedral

Los Angeles, California, October 5, 2010. The Roman Catholic Filipino priests in the United States have announced the formation of the National Association of Filipino Priests, USA (“NAFP”). The NAFP is an association that promotes unity, support, and growth among Filipino priests ministering with their cultural gifts by serving as a forum for collaboration and effective pastoral leadership.

Diocese of San Bernardino celebrates Migration Day
Here are Photos from National Migration Mass Jan. 17, 2010 at St. Frances Xavier Cabrini Church, Yucaipa. View Gallery