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 ...
Staten Island Advance

Rev. Rhey Garcia, first Filipino pastor on Staten Island, leads ‘Simbang Gabi’ at St. Patrick’s Cathedral

STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. — The sound of Filipino hymns filled St. Patrick’s Cathedral in Manhattan on Dec. 6 as Catholics from Staten Island, across New York City, New Jersey, Connecticut, and beyond ...
Chicago Tribune

Crowd packs Lake County Simbang Gabi Mass; ‘Diversity in worship reflects the beauty and unity of our shared faith’

The pews were packed Saturday for the 25th anniversary of the Simbang Gabi Mass held at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Round Lake. Simbang Gabi, a Filipino Christmas tradition, is celebrated annually ...
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Simbang Gabi's 9 days of prayer, food and tradition connect Milwaukee's Filipino Catholics

As Abby Mira of Franklin doled out servings of pancit, a Filipino noodle dish, to a long line of hungry churchgoers last weekend, she relished the joy and comfort that this time of year brings. For ...
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Cardinal Tagle leads Simbang Gabi for Filipinos in the UAE

Simbang Gabi feels extra special this year for Filipinos in the UAE. Cardinal Luis Antonio Tagle is in the country to lead Simbang Gabi Masses, drawing large crowds of Filipino worshippers eager to ...