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CUA appoints new dean of music, drama, and art
The Catholic University of America announced Tuesday that Jacqueline Leary-Warsaw has been appointed dean of the university's school of music. Read more
Sistine Chapel Choir's Met performance a real 'wow moment'
A surprise performance by the Sistine Chapel Choir at the Met Gala this week left attendees in awe and helped... Read more
Pope Francis: Music opens our hearts to the true meaning of Christmas
Music and art are especially suited to helping us more deeply comprehend the true meaning of the mystery of Christmas,... Read more
These Dominican brothers are releasing a folk album
Folk music is known for its foot-tapping, hand-clapping, barn-raising style – but now, a group of Dominican brothers is giving... Read more
'Tis the season: Dominican Sisters climb charts with new Christmas album
Among other things, the Dominican Sisters of Mary, Mother of the Eucharist have been known to appear on game shows... Read more
Sistine Chapel Choir releases new album for Advent, Christmas
For the third year in a row, the Sistine Chapel Choir has released a new CD, which this year is... Read more
New boys' choir CD explores rich music of Mary
Boys’ choirs have been a tradition in the Catholic Church since the Middle Ages, when men and women did not... Read more
What makes Vivaldi unique among composers? He was a priest.
While Antonio Vivaldi's “Four Seasons” echoes in concert halls and elevators around the world, for some, his greatest masterpieces are... Read more
Priest plants himself at popular music festival, goes viral on Reddit
What’s a good way to reach a lot of young people all at once? Read more
This parish is hosting a benefit concert for children with cancer
A young girl in Charles Town, West Virginia was undergoing treatment for bone cancer when she dreamed about meeting a... Read more
Bono thinks Christian artists need to be way more honest
If you’re an ardent fan of U2, you may know that lead vocalist Bono loves the Psalms. The 57-year-old Irish... Read more
Watch the new Christmas music video released by the Dominican friars
If you're itching to welcome in the yuletide with Christmas carols, a new album released by the friars of the... Read more
Vatican police mark 200th anniversary with concert for needy children
In honor of their bicentenary, the Vatican Gendarmerie have decided to celebrate with an act of mercy: they will host... Read more
Diocese of Lincoln sees strong turnout at first Sacred Music Clinic
The Diocese of Lincoln held its first “Sacred Music Clinic” Aug. 27 at St. Thomas Aquinas Church on the campus... Read more
How a music professor became a papal knight
Growing up in a modest home in southern California, Leo Nestor never imagined that his love of music would one... Read more
U2's lead guitarist rocks Sistine Chapel in concert for a cure
Lead guitarist The Edge from Irish rock band sensation U2 played “the most beautiful parish hall in the world” this... Read more
Singapore archbishop slams Madonna concert as 'pseudo-art'
Singapore's music fans can do better than Madonna, the local Catholic archbishop has said. Read more
For one young Catholic, music is an apostolate of beauty
An up-and-coming Catholic musician in Michigan aims to expose listeners to God in the same way she did during her... Read more
A chat with millennial Catholic artist Luke Spehar
Luke Spehar was an aspiring musician with a girlfriend when he couldn’t shake the feeling that God was calling him... Read more
DC choir hopes Pope Francis will sing along
Choir members from around the Washington, D.C. archdiocese chosen to sing for Pope Francis during his visit later this month... Read more
