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Pope Saint Paul VI (3 April 1969): “Although the text of the Roman Gradual—at least that which concerns the singing—has not been changed, the Entrance antiphons and Communions antiphons have been revised for Masses without singing.”

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Jeff Ostrowski · September 6, 2022

PDF Download • “Organ Interludes—including pedals—on Plainchant Melodies” (55 pages)

Father Ould and William Sewell (organist at the Birmingham Oratory of Saint Philip Neri) produced an impressive collection.

Veronica Brandt · September 3, 2022

International Gregorian Chant Conference

An Online International Gregorian Chant Conference! Eight days of great talks plus time for questions and answers.

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Corpus Christi Watershed · September 2, 2022

New Release! • “Four Eucharistic Motets” (34 Pages)

Composer Richard J. Clark has set four (4) well-loved Eucharistic texts for SATB choir.

Jeff Ostrowski · September 1, 2022

“Face-To-Face” • Card. Roche + Pope Emeritus B16

Cardinal Roche met with Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI on 27 August 2022.

Corpus Christi Watershed · August 31, 2022

“This Hymnal Makes My Heart Sing!” —Lauren E.

“It was compiled by priests and musicians who are authentically Catholic…” — Lauren Elizabeth

Jeff Ostrowski · August 31, 2022

“Intriguing Quote” • Msgr. Richard J. Schuler

“The new 𝑀𝑖𝑠𝑠𝑎𝑙𝑒 𝑅𝑜𝑚𝑎𝑛𝑢𝑚 of Pope Paul VI is essentially the same missal that was in use from the time of the Council of Trent…” — Msgr. Richard J. Schuler

Jeff Ostrowski · August 30, 2022

PDF Download • “Tantum Ergo” Two-Part Interlude (Manuals Only) by Flor Peeters

Including a stunningly gorgeous (and rare!) hymn by Flor Peeters.

Jeff Ostrowski · August 29, 2022

“Did The Pope Really Say That?” • Re: Solesmes Rhythm

My response to the recent article by Professor Charles Weaver.

Jeff Ostrowski · August 29, 2022

Heavy Crosses Borne by Choirmasters

In my 25 years as a choirmaster, I’ve witnessed hypocrisy and mistreatment that would make your head spin.

Dr. Charles Weaver · August 26, 2022

PDF Download • Mocquereau on Trochee Trouble

This can seem like a dry topic, but it actually often deals with practical issues faced by every choirmaster who wants to promote plainchant.

Jeff Ostrowski · August 25, 2022

“New Gregorian Chant Project” • Part 2

Using this coming Sunday (12th Sunday after Pentecost) as an example.

Jeff Ostrowski · August 23, 2022

PDF Download • Organ Accompaniment for Kyrie VIII (“Missa de Angelis”) by Jeff Ostrowski

I consider this my best organ accompaniment … I hope you like it!

Dr. Lucas Tappan · August 20, 2022

An Incredible Summer with Wonderful Musicians

These were two joyful, yet profitable, weeks spent with a dedicated group of devout Catholics…

Jeff Ostrowski · August 20, 2022

“New Section 2” • (Piecemeal Agnus Dei)

A wonderful way to get volunteers singing SATB polyphony immediately!

Corpus Christi Watershed · August 18, 2022

Faculty Members on Sacred Music Symposium 2022

Charles Weaver, William Fritz, Richard Clark, Jeff Ostrowski, Charlotte Lansberg, and Alfred Calabrese.

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    New Bulletin Article • “21 September 2025”
    My pastor requested that I write short articles each week for our parish bulletin. Those responsible for preparing similar write-ups may find a bit of inspiration in these brief columns. The latest article (dated 21 September 2025) discusses some theological items—supported by certain verses in ancient Catholic hymns—and ends by explaining why certain folks become delirious with jealousy when they observe feats by Monsignor Ronald Knox.
    —Jeff Ostrowski
    Cheap! Cheap! Cheap!
    It’s always amusing to see old diocesan newspapers—in huge capital letters—advertising the Cheapest Catholic Paper in the United States. The correspondent who sent this to me added: “I can think of certain composers, published by large companies in our own day, who could truthfully brag about the most tawdry compositions in the world!” I wonder what she could have meant by such a cryptic comment…
    —Jeff Ostrowski
    PDF Download • Dom Murray Harmonies
    Along with so many others, I have deep respect for Dom Gregory Gregory Murray, who produced this clever harmonization (PDF) of “O SANCTISSIMA.” It’s always amazed me that Dom Gregory—a truly inspired composer—was so confused when it came to GREGORIAN CHANT. Throughout his life, he published contradictory statements, veering back-and-forth like a weather vane. Toward the end of his life, he declared: “I see clearly that the need for reform in liturgical music arose, not in the 18th and 19th centuries, but a thousand years earlier—in the 8th and 9th centuries, or even before that. The abuses began, not with Mozart and Haydn, but with those over-enthusiastic medieval musicians who developed the elaborate and flamboyant Gregorian Chant.”
    —Jeff Ostrowski

Quick Thoughts

    Karl Keating • “Canonization Questions”
    We were sent an internet statement (screenshot) that’s garnered significant attention, in which KARL KEATING (founder of Catholic Answers) speaks about whether canonizations are infallible. Mr. Keating seems unaware that canonizations are—in the final analysis—a theological opinion. They are not infallible, as explained in this 2014 article by a priest (with a doctorate in theology) who worked for multiple popes. Mr. Keating says: “I’m unaware of such claims arising from any quarter until several recent popes disliked by these Traditionalists were canonized, including John XXIII, Paul VI, and John Paul II. Usually Paul VI receives the most opprobrium.” Mr. Keating is incorrect; e.g. Father John Vianney, several centuries ago, taught clearly that canonizations are not infallible. Archbishop Fulton J. Sheen would be another example, although clearly much more recent than Saint John Vianney.
    —Corpus Christi Watershed
    Vatican II Changed Wedding Propers?
    It’s often claimed that the wedding propers were changed after Vatican II. As a matter of fact, that is a false claim. The EDITIO VATICANA propers (Introit: Deus Israel) remained the same after Vatican II. However, a new set of propers (Introit: Ecce Deus) was provided for optional use. The same holds true for the feast of Pope Saint Gregory the Great on 3 September: the 1943 propers (Introit: Si díligis me) were provided for optional use, but the traditional PROPRIA MISSAE (Introit: Sacerdótes Dei) were retained; they weren’t gotten rid of. The Ordo Cantus Missae (1970) makes this crystal clear, as does the Missal itself. There was an effort made in the post-conciliar years to eliminate so-called “Neo-Gregorian” chants, but (contrary to popular belief) most were retained: cf. the feast of Christ the King, the feast of the Immaculate Conception, and so forth.
    —Corpus Christi Watershed
    Solemn “Salve Regina” (Chant)
    How many “S” words can you think of using alliteration? How about Schwann Solemn Salve Score? You can download the SOLEMN SALVE REGINA in Gregorian Chant. The notation follows the official rhythm (EDITIO VATICANA). Canon Jules Van Nuffel, choirmaster of the Cathedral of Saint Rumbold, composed this accompaniment for it (although some feel it isn’t his best work).
    —Corpus Christi Watershed

Random Quote

“At the hour for the Divine Office, | as soon as the signal is heard, | let them abandon whatever they may have in hand | and hasten with the greatest speed, | yet with seriousness, so that there is no excuse for levity. | Let nothing be preferred to the sacred liturgy.”

— Rule of St. Benedict (Chapter 43)

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