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Aquinas Institute launches undergraduate and graduate online courses

Posted on August 22, 2020 by Frank Chow

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

Posted on August 16, 2020 by Frank Chow

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”

Posted on August 16, 2020 by Frank Chow

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

Posted on July 27, 2020 by Frank Chow

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

Posted on June 8, 2020 by Frank Chow

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

Posted on June 8, 2020 by Frank Chow

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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Adoro Te

Posted on June 7, 2020 by Frank Chow

By Mark Emerson Donnelly Composer-in-Residence Adoro Te Devote by St. Thomas Aquinas (1225-74) Organum Novi Mundi  (of the 13th century Benedictine plainsong) by Mark Emerson Donnelly (1989) (Links to both the PDF and practice video below) *** This week concludes the … Continue reading →

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“The love of Tradition brings people together”

Posted on June 1, 2020 by Frank Chow

This article by Francis Lee first appeared in Crisis Magazine on May 28, 2020. *** An interview with the Reverend Canon Matthew Talarico, Director of Vocations and Provincial Superior of the Institute of Christ the King Sovereign Priest.  Q: What … Continue reading →

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Come Creator Spirit!

Posted on May 24, 2020 by Frank Chow

By Mark Emerson Donnelly Composer-in-Residence Veni Creator Spiritus Gregorian Chant (9th Century) Organum Novi Mundi  by Mark Emerson Donnelly (1990) (Links to both the PDF and practice video below) ***** It seems to be a universal sentiment in the literature of ancient Greece, … Continue reading →

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US bishops approve Communion on the tongue as public Masses are set to resume

Posted on May 17, 2020 by Frank Chow

The US Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB) has stated that it is “possible to distribute [Holy Communion] on the tongue without unreasonable risk.” According to a memo sent on April 30 to all US bishops by USCCB Committee on Divine … Continue reading →

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