Is This Where It All Began?
Why do so many traditional priests have an aversion to Pope Pius XII’s revision of Holy Week?
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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).

Why do so many traditional priests have an aversion to Pope Pius XII’s revision of Holy Week?

During the procession, all or some of the following selections may be sung…

There are two ways to distribute palm branches in the Extraordinary Form.

When it comes to reforming the liturgy, they want “all voices heard.”

An easier organ accompaniment, provided by Dr. Eugène Lapierre, teacher of Roger Wagner.

Uses Gregorian chant with polyphonic _Falsibordone_ by Caesare de Zachariis (†1594).

“Scranton is a very Catholic town. Every guy, growing up considered the priesthood.” —Bishop Morlino

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.

Are you confused yet? You ought to be!

The “Gloria in excelsis” is not said from Septuagesima Sunday until Easter, except on Holy Thursday, Holy Saturday, & some special feasts.
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