“Stations of the Cross” • By Fulton J. Sheen
The beautiful “Way of the Cross” by Sheen made our local bishop weep as he was leading them.
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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).

The beautiful “Way of the Cross” by Sheen made our local bishop weep as he was leading them.
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I found this on my iPhone from 2018…

There’s something comforting about the Brébeuf hymnal translations, since they were created by Catholic priests.
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Let’s remember this sentence when we are tempted to complain about our (holy) vocation providing music for Mass!

It’s difficult to imagine a more breathtaking video—the beauty is staggering!

He loved his mother dearly; photo circa 1956.
Woo Hoo! The preëminent conference for Church musicians announces dates for its fifth year!

Is there a “jail” for people who change the official edition of Gregorian Chant?

My friend, Richard J. Clark, sent me a screenshot from the “Catholic Organist Group.”

Only an insane person would post this publicly—but I “fit the bill”…so here goes!
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The resignation of Martin Baker was quite a shock to the Catholic world.
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Dr. Terry says: “The melody must be clearly defined, free from triviality and trite clichés, avoiding harmonies that are sugary or sensuous.”
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The 2nd part has blank staves, so you can compose your own harmonies!
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