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A short history of liturgical music

A short history of liturgical music

Singing the Mass — Part Two a three-part series by Bishop Thomas J. Olmsted In the first part of this series on sacred music, I described the meaning of sacred music, the music of the Church’s sacred liturgy, as distinct from “religious music.” In this second...
A short history of liturgical music

Sacred music’s role in evangelization

Singing the Mass — Part Three a three-part series by Bishop Thomas J. Olmsted In the first part of this series on sacred music, I described the meaning of sacred music, and the difference between the music of the Church’s sacred liturgy and “religious music” (Dec. 15,...
Response to Fr. McTeigue:  A Convert’s View

Response to Fr. McTeigue: A Convert’s View

Three cheers for Fr. McTeigue! His description of St. Typical’s was spot on! Parishes thrive or stumble toward closure for reasons that are obvious and straightforward, provided we’re willing to see what’s right in front of us. No more excuses! Talking around in...
Response to Father Robert McTeigue

Response to Father Robert McTeigue

This column is in response to the article written by Fr. Robert McTeigue, titled “What Many Priests No Longer Believe”, published March 29, 2023 on Homiletic & Pastoral Review (hprweb.com) and reposted here on ChantWorks.com. I offer a heartfelt...
FEAR NOT with Kerry McCarthy

FEAR NOT with Kerry McCarthy

ChantWorks presents Fear Not. Host Linda Hoffman speaks with Kerry McCarthy, Singer, scholar, author.   Transcript: Fear Not interview. Linda Hoffman with Kerry McCarthy, singer,-scholar, published author of director of music, at Wyoming Catholic College recorded...