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An extremely rare hymnal compiled by the Most Rev’d Joseph Schrembs, Bishop of Cleveland, Ohio.
During his final year of theological studies at the seminary, Pope Pius X served as choirmaster to the seminarians! While serving as bishop of Mantua, he founded a Schola Cantorum and personally taught courses in sacred music and Cantus Gregorianus. Fascinating!
The beautiful “Way of the Cross” by Sheen made our local bishop weep as he was leading them.
I found this on my iPhone from 2018…
There’s something comforting about the Brébeuf hymnal translations, since they were created by Catholic priests.
Let’s remember this sentence when we are tempted to complain about our (holy) vocation providing music for Mass!
It’s difficult to imagine a more breathtaking video—the beauty is staggering!
He loved his mother dearly; photo circa 1956.
There is no excerpt because this is a protected post.
Woo Hoo! The preëminent conference for Church musicians announces dates for its fifth year!
Is there a “jail” for people who change the official edition of Gregorian Chant?
My friend, Richard J. Clark, sent me a screenshot from the “Catholic Organist Group.”
Only an insane person would post this publicly—but I “fit the bill”…so here goes!
The resignation of Martin Baker was quite a shock to the Catholic world.
Dr. Terry says: “The melody must be clearly defined, free from triviality and trite clichés, avoiding harmonies that are sugary or sensuous.”
