Catholic Hymnody, Authority, and Modern Hymnals
Context and Purpose Catholic hymnody has always existed under the authority of the Church, yet the way that authority is exercised has changed significantly in the modern era. This article
A Pastoral Look at the Hymns We Sing: Past & Present — The Parish Hymnody Study
PREFACE This study began with a simple question: What happened to the hymns we once sang at St. Mary’s? Behind that question lies a deeper story — a story of
What is a Catholic Hymn?
A Doctrinally Grounded Definition for Parish Musicians Introduction As Catholic musicians, we are entrusted with shaping the Church’s sung prayer. The Catechism teaches that the sacred liturgy is the public
St. Mary’s Choir
In many of my HYMN OF THE MONTH write-up’s, I have mentioned with much affection St. Mary’s Choir, of Akron, Ohio. I have included bits and pieces about the organist
Conducting Hymn Research
I thought some of you might like to know how I do research for my HYMN OF THE MONTH write-ups and so I thought I would take a moment to
Mother Dearest, Mother Fairest
Recently, the archivist for the School Sisters of St. Francis sent me a copy of the organ arrangment from the Alverno Hymnal Abridged Edition published by McLaughlin and Reilly Co.,