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‘Tis the season for Alma Redemptoris Mater

‘Tis the season for Alma Redemptoris Mater

California Catholic Daily exclusive by Roseanne Sullivan.

“Alma Redemptoris Mater” is a Marian hymn traditionally sung during Advent and the Christmas season. It was composed by Blessed Hermannus Contractus (1013-1054) in Germany, and it

The Gifts of Advent

The Gifts of Advent

The following comes from an October 22 email sent to Cal Catholic. On Saturday, November 29 the Church Music Association of America will present a day of sacred music and reflection to ring

Norbertines to showcase plainchant at Disney Concert Hall

Norbertines to showcase plainchant at Disney Concert Hall

The following comes from an Apr. 16 email from Jade Music. On the evening of Sunday May 4, the Norbertine Fathers of St. Michael’s Abbey in Silverado, California join the world-renown American organist

AB Cordileone to introduce Benedict XVI Institute on Epiphany Sunday

AB Cordileone to introduce Benedict XVI Institute on Epiphany Sunday

The following comes from a Dec. 28 posting on the John Malloy blogspot. Archbishop Salvatore Cordileone will celebrate Epiphany Vespers and introduce the Benedict XVI Institute for Sacred Music and Divine Worship on