Tag: Sacred Music
Sacred music lifts hearts in Papua New Guinea
Seven Australian musicians travelled to Papua New Guinea's remote Diocese of Mendi to teach Gregorian chant, inspiring priests, seminarians and parishioners to rediscover the beauty of the church's ancient music.
‘Gloria’ set to inspire at Bondi
Following the success of last year’s Messiah, St Anne’s Catholic Church in Bondi is presenting Gloria, a major sacred music concert featuring an expanded choir, leading Sydney ensembles and a journey through six centuries of sacred music. The performance culminates in Vivaldi’s beloved Gloria and reflects the parish’s commitment to faith, community and artistic excellence.
Sacred music flourishing at Bondi parish
A growing congregation, strong participation from younger adults and a thriving choir are supported by a sacred music program at the Catholic parishes of Bondi. The parish's commitment to liturgical excellence is drawing worshippers from across the city.
Liturgical music can teach value of unity in diversity, pope says
The liturgical music tradition of polyphony with its blend of melodies and harmonies should lift people's spirits as it subtly transmits a message about diversity and unity, Pope Leo XIV said.
Fidelis: A celebration of sacred music
A crowd of young Catholics experienced the music of heaven in a sacred night to remember. Last night’s Fidelis event, organised by Sydney Catholic Youth, was a celebration of music that transcends.
Jubilate Deo young adult auditions
Ronan Reilly, the director of Jubilate Deo sacred music program is calling all choristers and would-be choristers to audition for an exciting new venture—the inaugural Jubilate Deo choir especially for young adults in Sydney.
Kids say Gregorian chant helps them love God, their faith
The resounding success of the Jubilate Deo program has taken staff, parents and students by surprise
Next generation finds its authentic Catholic voice
The Catholic Church in Sydney is finding its voice again as a jaw-dropping 1100-strong student choir assembled at St Mary’s Cathedral.
Parish choirs trained in the art of sacred singing
On Saturday, the Archdiocese of Sydney’s Liturgy Office led a workshop for parish cantors and choirs at St Thomas of Canterbury, Lewisham.
The Liturgical Heart of our Schools
Something strange is happening…In Term 2, I joined students on an after school excursion to a dance competition.
Sacred music workshop will teach Gregorian Chant to the next generation
A workshop to be held on the 29th of April at Lewisham will teach Catholics how to participate more actively at Mass
Celebrating Carols of the Passion
While Christian churches have a long tradition of celebrating Christmas carols during the Advent season, hymns commonly sung during Lent and in Holy Week are sadly not celebrated in the same way, but some inner Sydney churches are working hard to change that.
