Document restricting the Latin Mass “broke Pope Benedict’s heart” says Archbishop Gänswein
The motu proprio 𝑇𝑟𝑎𝑑𝑖𝑡𝑖𝑜𝑛𝑖𝑠 𝐶𝑢𝑠𝑡𝑜𝑑𝑒𝑠 “hit him pretty hard” says the private secretary to the Pope Emeritus.
Revealed! • Ratzinger wrote to FSSP after “Traditionis Custodes”
From his place of retirement, he sent a private letter following “Traditionis Custodes” (a document which attempted to strangle the Traditional Mass).
Gregorian Rhythm Wars • “Feedback from Dom Stephen Concordia”
“I greatly appreciate your hospitality and willingness to engage in dialogue.” — Dom Concordia, OSB
“Now Available!” • Campion Missal (3rd Edition)
Three words: “Sleek, Powerful, and Gorgeous”
“Death stops us; it stops our race.” —Saint Newman
“They were parents, brothers, sisters, children, and friends; but the bond of the kindred is broken, and the silver cord of love is loosed…” —John Henry Newman
“Dates Revealed” • 2023 Sacred Music Symposium
Mark your calendars for this life-changing conference!
“Fearfully and Wonderfully Made” • New album from Richard Kelley & Richard J. Clark
Famed Boston trumpeter (Richard Kelley) and Boston Cathedral choirmaster (Richard J. Clark) explore the depths of human frailty, struggle, and dignity …
“North American Martyrs” • Stained Glass Window
Their feast is on Monday (in Canada and the EF)!
“Did Bishop Burbidge Violate Canon 932 in Order to Punish His Flock?”
“Holy Trinity is where Josh came into the Church, went through RCIA, and was married…”
New Release! • “Four Eucharistic Motets” (34 Pages)
Composer Richard J. Clark has set four (4) well-loved Eucharistic texts for SATB choir.
“This Hymnal Makes My Heart Sing!” —Lauren E.
“It was compiled by priests and musicians who are authentically Catholic…” — Lauren Elizabeth
Faculty Members on Sacred Music Symposium 2022
Charles Weaver, William Fritz, Richard Clark, Jeff Ostrowski, Charlotte Lansberg, and Alfred Calabrese.
“The Memory Will Stay With Me Forever.” —Helen Tsang, who flew 7,797 miles
“Vespers was crafted and conducted masterfully. We chanted each of the psalms in monastic style, alternating the verses between the two sides of the choir. ”
“Me? A Singer?” – Harrison’s Personal Testimony
“A year ago I knew very little about sacred music, but what a marvelous journey it’s been!” — Harrison Hoge
QfoR (“Questions From Our Readers”) • A New Series
A choirmaster in Alabama who feels “frustrated and confused” wrote to us.