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Richard J. Clark • Article Archive

Richard J. Clark is the Director of Music of the Archdiocese of Boston and the Cathedral of the Holy Cross. He is also Chapel Organist (Saint Mary’s Chapel) at Boston College. His compositions have been performed worldwide.—Read full biography (with photographs).

Richard J. Clark · April 23, 2026

Every Artist Needs a Refuge

Every artist must enter into the interior life. In doing so one becomes a finer musician and a better servant of God and of each other.

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Richard J. Clark · April 9, 2026

Fascinating Interpretation of the “Regina Caeli” (Solemn Tone)

Listen to this fascinating and beautiful treatment of the rhombus — diamond shaped neumes.

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Richard J. Clark · October 2, 2025

Incredible Message of Hope from Michael Olbash

“I’m convinced many of them will go on to be great parish priests, bishops, great theologians, and great political leaders…” —Michael Olbash

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Richard J. Clark · September 29, 2025

I’m tired of tribalism.

“Forgive this recounting of my personal background…” —Richard J. Clark

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Richard J. Clark · August 11, 2025

New Marian Organ Work • a Triptych on “Lumen Ad Revelatiónem”

Dr. Jennifer Pascual premiered this work in concert at Saint John’s Seminary…

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Richard J. Clark · August 1, 2025

“I Don’t Care Anymore!” • Lead by Loving Example

Pope Benedict XVI often spoke of teaching us better how to pray not by edict or decree but through loving example.

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Richard J. Clark · April 26, 2025

Feast of Life • Two Thomas Aquinas Texts for SATB • GIA Publications

Two Thomas Aquinas, translations in English by Alan J. Hommerding — settings by Richard J. Clark

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Richard J. Clark · February 19, 2025

PDF Download • “Communion Antiphons” (Complete) for Ordinary Time — 238 pages!

Free Communion Antiphons for Ordinary Time: composed & harmonized by Richard J. Clark.

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Richard J. Clark · December 9, 2024

Announcement of Easter & the Moveable Feasts • El Anuncio de la Pascua y Fiestas Movibles • 2025

Epiphany Proclamation scores and practice videos in English and Spanish

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Richard J. Clark · November 14, 2024

PDF Download • “Put Out into the Deep”

“His appointment was somewhat unexpected as he was installed as Bishop of Providence in May of 2023.” — Richard J. Clark

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Richard J. Clark · September 26, 2024

The Boys of Saint Paul’s Choir School to sing Mahler 8 with Boston Symphony Orchestra

The Boys of Saint Paul’s Choir School will sing Mahler’s Symphony No. 8 with the Boston Symphony Orchestra under the direction of Andris Nelsons October 4-6 at Boston Symphony Hall.

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Richard J. Clark · September 23, 2024

Chants of the Diaconate Ordination

Two absolute favorite chants for Diaconate Ordinations are the Introit, “Dominus secus mare Galilaeae,” and the stunningly tender Communion chant, “Simon Ioannis.”

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Richard J. Clark · September 13, 2024

PDF Download • “The Saint John’s Gradual”

Free download of Saint John’s Gradual with Ecclesiastical Approbation from his Eminence Cardinal Seán O’Malley, O. F. M., Cap., Archbishop of Boston

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Richard J. Clark · July 25, 2024

Spanish Psalter that’s great for the Organ!

Free download of Responsorial Psalms in Spanish that work great for the organ from composer Marc Cersiser

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Richard J. Clark · June 19, 2024

Kathleen Pluth discusses hymn writing with National Pastoral Musicians

A recent podcast interview on “Ministry Monday” (National Pastoral Musicians) with Amanda Bruce.

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    Music List • “Ascension of the Lord”

    Readers have expressed interest in examining my “music list” for this coming Sunday.

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    —Jeff Ostrowski
    PDF Download • “For Pentecost Sunday”

    There’s a triple ‘allelúja’ and I just love the chord at the end of the 2nd iteration.

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    —Jeff Ostrowski
    PDF Download • “Organ Accompaniment”

    The following declaration will probably smack of “blowing my own horn.”

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    —Jeff Ostrowski

Quick Thoughts

    “Thee” + “Thou” + “Thine”
    Few musicians realize that various English translations of Sacred Scripture were granted formal approval by the USCCB and the Vatican for liturgical use in the United States of America. But don’t take my word for it! Here are four documents proving this, which you can examine with your own eyes. Some believe the words “Thine” and “Thou” and “Thee” were forbidden after Vatican II—but that’s incorrect. For example, they’re found in the English translation of the ‘Our Father’ at Mass. Moreover, the Revised Standard Version (Catholic Edition) mentioned in those four documents employs “Thine” and “Thou” and “Thee.” It was published with a FOREWORD by Westminster’s Roman Catholic Archbishop (John Cardinal Heenan).
    —Jeff Ostrowski
    “Reminder” — Month of May (2026)
    On a daily basis, I speak to people who don’t realize we publish a free newsletter (although they’ve followed our blog for years). We have no endowment, no major donors, no savings, and refuse to run annoying ads. As a result, our mailing list is crucial to our survival. It couldn’t be easier to subscribe! Just scroll to the bottom of any blog article and enter your email address.
    —Jeff Ostrowski
    Simplified Version • “Canon in D” (Pachelbel)
    I published an article on 11 November 2023 called Wedding March For The Lazy Organist, which rather offhandedly made reference to a simplified version I created in 2007 for Pachelbel’s Canon. I often use it as a PROCESSIONAL for weddings and quinceañeras. Many organists say they “hate” Pachelbel’s Canon. But I love it. I think it’s bright and beautiful. I created that ‘simplified version’ for musicians coming to grips with playing the pipe organ. It can be downloaded as a free PDF if you visit Andrea Leal’s article dated 15 August 2022: Manuals Only: Organ Interludes Based on Plainsong. Specifically, it is page 84 in that collection—generously offered as a free PDF download. Johann Pachelbel (d. 1706) was a renowned German organist, violinist, teacher, and composer of over 500 works. A friend of Bach’s family, he taught Johann Christoph Bach (Sebastian Bach’s eldest brother) and lived in his house. Those who read Pachelbel’s biography will notice his connection to two German cities adopted as famous hymn tune names: EISENACH and ERFURT.
    —Jeff Ostrowski

Random Quote

“I would hope there is a place [at Mass] for the avant-garde in the same way I think there has to be a place—and we have to be careful with this—a place for Jazz and a place for Evangelical and all of that. […] On theological grounds, I do think we need interaction with the culture at the level of high art or at the level of more commercial pop culture.”

— Fr. Anthony Ruff (22 June 2016)

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