New Gloria Mixing Plainsong w/ Polyphony
… composed by a Franciscan monk!
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A theorist, organist, and conductor, Jeff Ostrowski holds his B.M. in Music Theory from the University of Kansas (2004). He completed studies in Education and Musicology at the graduate level. Having worked as a church musician in Los Angeles for ten years, in 2024 he accepted a position as choirmaster for Saint Mary of the Immaculate Conception in Michigan, where he resides with his wife and children. —Read full biography (with photographs).
“The Ordinary of the Mass and the hymn at Vespers are the parts of Divine Service in which the congregation is supposed to join.” —Solesmes (1903)
“May the mysteries we have received purify us, we beseech Thee, O Lord…”
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Only four (4) bishops voted against the Vatican II document on liturgy.
“O God, Who on this day didst instruct the hearts of the faithful by the light of the Holy Spirit…”
“To be honest, I wasn’t a fan at first…but now I love it.” —Brenda DiGirolamo
“Almighty and eternal God, make us ever bear a devout affection toward Thee…”
“In a musical phrase, each element is a part of the whole and must take its place in that whole.” —Dom Gajard
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The election of Pope Leo XIV has been exciting, and we’re filled with hope for our apostolate’s future!
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We don’t want to do that. We believe our website should remain free to all.
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President’s Message (dated 30 May 2025)
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