After deadly riots, Ecuador's bishops call for 'evaluation' of prison system
- Feb 27, 2021
Sacred Music
- Home
- Sacred Music
Brazilian-born director of Sistine Chapel Choir never planned on life at Vatican
- Jan 12, 2021
After being named the first non-Italian director of the Sistine Chapel Choir, Brazilian-born Monsignor Marcos Pavan said he was “surprised.”
Doctrine committee sets standards for evaluating, improving church hymns
- Dec 15, 2020
Expressing concern for the doctrinal soundness of some of the lyrics of Catholic hymns now available for use in Catholic liturgies, the U.S. bishops’ doctrine committee in a forthcoming report suggests guidelines for bishops in evaluating hymn lyrics and for selecting hymnals being considered for use in churches.
Wales pulls out the stops: Pipe organ ban lifted for worship services
- Aug 10, 2020
Churches in Wales will be more musical now, after the government reversed a decision banning the use of organs during worship services.
Notre Dame Cathedral’s organ getting 4-year-long cleaning
- Aug 3, 2020
Pipe by precious pipe, the organ that once thundered through Notre Dame Cathedral is being taken apart after last year’s devastating fire.
With new claims against composer, archdiocese restricts local concerts
- Jul 11, 2020
Catholic hymn composer David Haas is not permitted to give presentations, workshops or concerts at events hosted by Catholic entities in the Archdiocese of St. Paul and Minneapolis, and his music will no longer be used at archdiocesan events, the archdiocese announced July 8.
Sacred silence: Pandemic spurs innovation, appreciation for sacred music
- Jun 28, 2020
From priests donning face masks and gloves while distributing Communion to exchanging nods with socially distant parishioners during the sign of peace, the coronavirus pandemic has changed how Catholics celebrate the liturgy.
Most Read
Latest Stories
Quick Links
Currents News The Tablet DeSales Media Group in the Diocese of Brooklyn Angelus News The Catholic Channel on Sirius XM Catholic Standard Catholic TV
About Crux
We’re a news site dedicated to offering the very best in smart, wired and independent coverage of the Vatican and the Catholic Church.
Connect with us
Latest
© 2021 Crux Catholic Media Inc. 
