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Mr. Keating is incorrect; e.g. Saint John Vianney, several centuries ago, taught clearly that canonizations are not infallible.
This myth is quite pervasive.
We believe our readers will recognize the polyphonic Mass setting chosen.
The Schwann edition is on 4 lines, the version by Dr. Weinmann is on 5.
“It seemed so far beyond the realm of the possible as to be ridiculous. So we laughed it off.” — Most Rev. Robert J. Dwyer (d. 1976)
This year, Sacred Music Symposium 2025 took part in “Palestrina500” at Sacred Heart in Grand Rapids.
“A much greater source of anxiety to Us is the style of action of those who maintain that liturgical worship should shed its sacred character.” —Pope Saint Paul VI
Registration is now open!
As of 4 July 2025, Bishop Reed’s post on Twitter had received 188,800 views.
“Palestrina500” at the Vatican, with Pope Leo XIV.
This extremely rare hymnal was published in 1959.
See whether you agree that Father Weinmann made matters worse.
“When things are holy and sacred, they are perceived as such by all.” —Bishop Fernandes
Lusciously resplendent illuminations created 1,300 years ago by Roman Catholic monks in North England—now available to be viewed in high resolution!
“Isn’t Mendelssohn’s wedding march largely frowned upon in the Catholic Church?” —A reader
