What Happened To Our Catholic Artists?
From what I can tell, a trend toward *ugly* artwork in Church publications began in the late 1950s.
“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, who foolishly say we should substitute for sacred items & furnishings ordinary common things in daily use.” —Pope Saint Paul VI (14 Oct 1968)
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).
From what I can tell, a trend toward *ugly* artwork in Church publications began in the late 1950s.
Why do so many traditional priests have an aversion to Pope Pius XII’s revision of Holy Week?
There are two ways to distribute palm branches in the Extraordinary Form.
During the procession, all or some of the following selections may be sung…
An easier organ accompaniment, provided by Dr. Eugène Lapierre, teacher of Roger Wagner.
“Scranton is a very Catholic town. Every guy, growing up considered the priesthood.” —Bishop Morlino
Uses Gregorian chant with polyphonic _Falsibordone_ by Caesare de Zachariis (†1594).
The *original* meter & rhyme scheme were miraculously kept in English, Polish, Greek, French, Spanish, Italian, and Hungarian!
The “Gloria Patri” is not said at the Introit from this day until Easter Sunday, except on Feasts.
Including a video demonstration: “What makes polyphony so beautiful?”
“The Catholic nun works with zest and a sense of fun along with her devotion…”
Have you noticed the change in atmosphere when people dress fancy, as opposed to tank tops with jeans?
Extraordinary footage of Pope St. John Paul II wearing the Cappa Magna.
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The election of Pope Leo XIV has been exciting, and we’re filled with hope for our apostolate’s future!
But we’re under pressure to transfer our website to a “subscription model.”
We don’t want to do that. We believe our website should remain free to all.
Our president has written the following letter:
President’s Message (dated 30 May 2025)
Time's up