PDF Download • “The Parish Hymnal” (1957)
“The origins of some are not known due to the long and nearly untraceable popular usage they have enjoyed.” —Gregorian Institute
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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 origins of some are not known due to the long and nearly untraceable popular usage they have enjoyed.” —Gregorian Institute
“These samples from Connelly make less sense in English than the Latin originals would to a North Korean.” —Msgr. Francis P. Schmitt
I’ve always believed it’s a mistake to have all-women alto sections and all-men tenor sections.
The recording of the Introit “Jubilate Deo” was created by Jeff Ostrowski—hope it helps!
Here’s your chance to meet Fr. John Berg, FSSP Superior General, who’s coming all the way from Switzerland.
1300 criminals were present for Benediction.
“She told the male students that careers in music are only good for mothers who desire to make some extra cash.”
I’d like to produce my own version, setting all six verses to different harmonizations.
A version for the organist composed by Canon Jules Van Nuffel (1883-1953)
Someone told me in advance the cardinal was a trained musician; he certainly was!
The verses come from an Easter poem found in numerous ancient manuscripts.
Including a lovely Easter piece from the middle ages called “Vita sanctorum.”
An usher approached me, tapping on my shoulder. This was the last straw.
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The election of Pope Leo XIV has been exciting, and we’re filled with hope for our apostolate’s future!
But we’re under pressure to transfer our website to a “subscription model.”
We don’t want to do that. We believe our website should remain free to all.
Our president has written the following letter:
President’s Message (dated 30 May 2025)
Time's up