Filipino American Catholics set 500-year anniverary celebration May 13
The community is invited to celebrate the quincentenary of Christianity in the lives of Filipino American Catholics.
In a program titled, A Treasured Presentation: Filipino American Catholics, Paulist missionary priest and world-renowned composer, Fr. Ricky Manalo, CSP, will present a day of prayer and celebration from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., Saturday, May 13, at Mary Mother of Peace Church near Millsboro.
In 1521, explorer Ferdinand Magellan brought the Catholic faith to the Philippines, and in subsequent centuries, countless numbers of Filipino Americans have found a spiritual home in parishes throughout this country.
The ticket price of $35 includes breakfast and lunch. To make reservations, contact Nela Wintjen at 302-727-2919.
Mary Mother of Peace Church is at 30839 Mount Joy Road. For more information, go to smammop.com.
