‘Hymns that are liked by the people are a good choice, but it’s also important that they convey the Catholic faith,’ said Archbishop Shawn McKnight. Scene from the 2024 National Eucharistic Congress ...

Program director Michael Roberts demonstrates the Great Catholic Music app for listeners. (Credit: CNS photo/courtesy Chris Cugini, Living Bread Radio.) Listen WASHINGTON, D.C. — Catholics hear hymns ...

The Diocese of Jefferson City, Missouri, has opened a new yearlong “synodal” consultation process on sacred music after a now-rescinded decree from the bishop last fall banning certain hymns from Mass ...

Scientific research shows that he who sings, performs, or listens to music also enriches and strengthens his brain, according ...

The popular Catholic hymn “Be Not Afraid” has been included in the hymnals of every Christian denomination, but people might be more likely to sing it in a time of fear or grief than at church. An ...

At the beginning of the Christmas Eve service at Lititz Moravian Church, the congregation is cloaked in darkness as it begins to sing “Stille Nacht” — the German version of “Silent Night.” “It’s so ...

David Haas, a composer known for “Blest Are They,” “We Are Called,” “You Are Mine” and other favorites, has been accused of sexual abuse and harassment by multiple women, an advocacy group says. By ...

The search to find the country’s favourite hymn is underway by the Catholic Church. The project has been launched by Bishop Denis Nulty of Kildare and Leighlin, who is inviting people of all ages ...