USCCB • “Principal Music Books for the Eucharist”
The principal books of music for the Eucharist were recently (re-)confirmed by the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops.
Hilgartner 20 November 2012
Catastrophic Results of USCCB “Interpretation”
“Peace, peace, peace on earth; peace to God’s people, all people on earth.”
Something That Would Fix So Much … But Nobody Mentions It
Is this “tacit” approval really “imaginary” approval?
Six Things To Know About USCCB Hymn Approval
It’s no secret. Anyone who’s been in Church music realizes what happens in 99% of Catholic parishes.
Permission Needed to Replace the Propers?—(7 of 7)
We should be more and more convinced that the Propers are “healthier” than alternative songs…
Permission Needed to Replace the Propers?—(6 of 7)
The wife of a Church musician weighs in…
Permission Needed to Replace the Propers?—(4 of 7)
This year one, a seminarian from our parish is being ordained. He requested that we sing the Propers for his first Mass.
Permission Needed to Replace the Propers?—(5 of 7)
The practical end of formal approval.
Permission Needed to Replace the Propers?—(2 of 7)
How modernism effects music and babies. And how UNICEF is like the Catholic Church.
Permission Needed to Replace the Propers?—(3 of 7)
When the GIRM says “four options”, they really mean four preferences…
Permission Needed to Replace the Propers?—(1 of 7)
“Tacit approval” alone isn’t getting the job done. It is abdicating authority to composers and publishers, pastors and liturgists.
Bishops Care When Their Names Are “Tacitly” Used
The current GIRM never mentions “tacit” approval.
“No Approval Needed for Substitute Songs” says USCCB • Exclusive Documentation
“After six months and 70+ letters, I received a letter from the chairman of Bishops’ Committee on the Liturgy.” —Dan Craig