Pista ni Maria — May Crowning 2026

FFRGOC May–June 2026 News Brief

By: Fely G. Claudio, Director, Public Relations

During the month of May, FFRGOC joyfully celebrated our cherished tradition of honoring the Blessed Mother through a reverent and heartfelt 9-Day Novena. From April 30 to May 8, 2026, the novena was prayerfully hosted by different Areas across Orange County—St. John the Baptist, St. Joseph, St. Cecilia, La Purisima, Holy Spirit, Holy Family, Santiago de Compostela, Sts. Simon and Jude, and St. Thomas More. Each community contributed prayerfully, creating a meaningful shared devotion.

The celebration concluded on May 9, 2026, with the Crowning of Mary at San Francisco Solano Catholic Church in Rancho Santa Margarita, hosted by South Chapter/Area 1. The event featured a Living Rosary, procession, flower offering, the crowning by Hermana Mayor Chris Barrett, and the celebration of the Holy Mass. Music was provided by the St. Cecilia Choir for the Living Rosary and by HRPCC for the Mass.

A reception followed in the parish hall. Children and youth enjoyed pizza and games in a separate room—an activity hosted for the first time by Sean Agbayani, FFRGOC Youth Director.

Overall, it was a wonderful and well-attended celebration of faith, community, and devotion to our Blessed Mother.