Author Archives: Frank Chow

A reminder about the St. Monica Society

The St. Monica Society was established by Una Voce Canada in August 2019. The Holy Sacrifice of the Mass is offered each week for the conversion or return to the Catholic faith of all those enrolled in the Society. Una … Continue reading

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Traditional Latin Mass at Holy Rosary Cathedral, Vancouver

The Traditional Mass is celebrated at Holy Rosary Cathedral, 646 Richards Street, Vancouver, British Columbia, every Friday at 6:30 p.m. (Sung Mass on First Fridays) and on certain feast days (to be announced). For more information, please visit the cathedral … Continue reading

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Canon Stephen Michael Sharpe of Saskatoon ordained for the Institute of Christ the King Sovereign Priest on July 2, 2020

On July 2, 2020, nine priests were ordained for the Institute of Christ the King Sovereign Priest by His Eminence Raymond Leo Cardinal Burke at the Institute’s Sts. Michele e Gaetano Church in Florence, Italy. The nine new priests come … Continue reading

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Solemn High Mass at Holy Rosary Cathedral, Vancouver: September 14, 2020

For those who love the Traditional Latin Mass, September 14, the Feast of the Exaltation of the Holy Cross, has special significance. On that day in 2007, Pope Benedict XVI’s Apostolic Letter Summorum Pontificum, came into effect, freeing the Traditional … Continue reading

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Aquinas Institute launches undergraduate and graduate online courses

Dr. Peter Kwasniewski was the guest speaker at the Una Voce Canada annual general meeting in 2016. We are pleased to share his letter about the Aquinas Institute’s online offerings. Dear Friend of Catholic Education, Most of you, no doubt, … Continue reading

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“Memento Verbi Tui” – In memoriam: Marie Donnelly

By Mark Emerson DonnellyComposer-in-Residence Be Thou mindful of Thy word to Thy servant, O Lord, in which Thou hast given me hope:this hath comforted me in my lowliness. (Psalm 118) Though Mum and Dad didn’t play any instruments themselves, they … Continue reading

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Vancouver centenarian shares her secret to long life: “it’s my faith”

This article by Agnieszka Ruck first appeared in the BC Catholic on July 22, 2020. Many people have asked Cecilia Upton the same question this summer. (That sort of thing tends to happen when you turn 100.) “What’s your secret for … Continue reading

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Why so narrow? My approach to composing sacred music today

By Mark Emerson DonnellyComposer-in-Residence If you’ve read any of my previous articles on composing, you’ll likely know that I’m totally sold on a strict adherence to the rules of functional harmony, as exemplified by Palestrina. Though Bach, Mozart and Beethoven … Continue reading

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FIUV press release: Communion on the tongue and epidemic

On June 8, 2020, the International Una Voce Federation (FIUV) issued the following press release (PDF version). *** In light of the recent statement (and here) by Archbishop Thomas J. Rodi of Mobile, Alabama, in the United States of America, on social distancing … Continue reading

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The Latin Mass among Millennials and Gen Z: a national study

This article, originally published on June 5, 2020, is reprinted with permission courtesy of the Missive, the blog of the Priestly Fraternity of St. Peter. *** A recent online survey of 1779 adults from 39 states found that the “Traditional Latin Mass … Continue reading

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