Paterson hospital mounts colorful celebration of Philippine Independence Day #Catholic - <img width="150" height="150" src="https://beaconnj.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/1857-150x150.jpg" class="attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail wp-post-image" alt="" decoding="async" loading="lazy" srcset="https://beaconnj.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/1857-150x150.jpg 150w, https://beaconnj.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/1857-480x480.jpg 480w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px" /><p><strong>On June 16, Bishop Kevin J. Sweeney visited</strong> St. Joseph’s University Medical Center in Paterson, N.J., to preside over its annual Mass in the chapel for Philippine Independence Day. St. Joseph’s Health Filipino Affinity Group organized the event, which included a cultural fiesta showcasing Filipino heritage and featuring traditional foods, music, dance, and clothing. The participating Filipino community included clergy and lay staff. Philippine Independence Day is observed on June 12.</p>
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<hr> - <img width="150" height="150" src="https://beaconnj.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/1857-150x150.jpg" class="attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail wp-post-image" alt="" decoding="async" loading="lazy" srcset="https://beaconnj.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/1857-150x150.jpg 150w, https://beaconnj.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/1857-480x480.jpg 480w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px" />On June 16, Bishop Kevin J. Sweeney visited St. Joseph’s University Medical Center in Paterson, N.J., to preside over its annual Mass in the chapel for Philippine Independence Day. St. Joseph’s Health Filipino Affinity Group organized the event, which included a cultural fiesta showcasing Filipino heritage and featuring traditional foods, music, dance, and clothing. The participating Filipino community included clergy and lay staff. Philippine Independence Day is observed on June 12. BEACON PHOTOS | JOE GIGLI Click here to subscribe to our weekly newsletter.
On June 16, Bishop Kevin J. Sweeney visited St. Joseph’s University Medical Center in Paterson, N.J., to preside over its annual Mass in the chapel for Philippine Independence Day. St. Joseph’s Health Filipino Affinity Group organized the event, which included a cultural fiesta showcasing Filipino heritage and featuring traditional foods, music, dance, and clothing. The participating Filipino community included clergy and lay staff. Philippine Independence Day is observed on June 12.
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On June 16, Bishop Kevin J. Sweeney visited St. Joseph’s University Medical Center in Paterson, N.J., to preside over its annual Mass in the chapel for Philippine Independence Day. St. Joseph’s Health Filipino Affinity Group organized the event, which included a cultural fiesta showcasing Filipino heritage and featuring traditional foods, music, dance, and clothing. The participating Filipino community included clergy and lay staff. Philippine Independence Day is observed on June 12.
BEACON PHOTOS | JOE GIGLI
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