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On 7 November 2026, Father Claudio Campesato (Diocese of Padua) published a Gregorian Chant article “of dissertation length.”
Only after years of such ‘collation’ was the actual hymnal produced.
“I should under no circumstances consent to take part in any public discussion as to the interpretation of ‘the proper music of the Roman Church’ under the auspices of a non-Catholic society.” —Dom Gregory Murray
I hope you enjoy this organ accompaniment (composed a few days ago) as well as the congregational insert.
“As both positions enjoy the favor of law, the legislation may not be invoked to say that one position or the other accords more closely with the mind of the Church.” —Prefect of the Vatican’s “Congregation for Divine Worship”
“Great Maker of the glitt’ring stars” … including every English translation ever created by Catholic poets, priests, bishops, cardinals, and saints!
We examine the “Regina Caeli”—a song loved by so many.
This is a ‘messy’ booklet in terms of its formatting, but it’s only ever seen by the singers—not members of the congregation.
On the 20th anniversary of its founding, Corpus Christi Watershed’s president has several things to say.
A priest writes: “I’m wondering if you can help me with any suggestions for music for the ordinary of Mass in Spanish.”
I also provide an example of what—in my humble opinion—is a truly reprehensible way to select hymns for Mass.
A wonderful piece for choirs that have more female singers than male singers.
I suspect that professor would have detested my organ accompaniments to Gregorian chant!
“I need hardly say that there is no possible excuse for the outrageous practice of omitting the Proper of the Mass, in flat disobedience to the law.” —Father Adrian Fortescue
This ardent supporter of Dom Mocquereau’s method and was nicknamed “Spot” because of the many dots in the Solesmes editions.
