Hundreds of thousands of Latin chant pieces have been digitised and made available to the general public thanks to the use of artificial intelligence. Behind the imposing rood screen, about forty Benedictine nuns take their places in the choir stalls as their superior intones, Deus in adjutórium meum inténde (“God, come to my assistance”). Seven Read more
Posts Tagged ‘Gregorian chant’
Wildfires force monks out of Santo Domingo de Silos Monastery in Spain
Thursday, July 28th, 2022For the first time since 1835, the monks of the Santo Domingo de Silos Monastery in Spain — known for their Gregorian chant — have been forced to abandon the seclusion of their cells. However, this time it’s not because of a political decision of the enemies of the Church but as a precaution against Read more
French nuns record thousands of hours of Gregorian chant for new app
Thursday, March 18th, 2021A community of Benedictine nuns from France are using their God-given talents to spread their love of Gregorian chant. Since 2019, they have been recording every plainchant of the liturgical calendar and making them accessible on a brand new app, Neumz. More than just a music streaming service, Neumz offers invaluable educational elements to learn Read more
New Gregorian chant album released
Monday, May 8th, 2017A group of priests from the Fraternity of St. Peter in Nebraska US have just released Requiem, a recording of the Gregorian chants of the Requiem Mass in the Latin rite. The Fraternity is dedicated to celebrating the traditional Latin Mass. Requiem will be available from 12 May on Amazon. Read more
UK bishop wants ‘systematised provision’ of traditional Mass
Friday, May 15th, 2015
An English bishop has said there should be “systematised provision” of the Mass in the Extraordinary Form for Catholics in his diocese. Bishop Mark O’Toole of Plymouth told Mass of Ages magazine he would like to “establish a regularity of provision and systematised provision” of the Mass. “I don’t like the idea of someone just Read more
Congregation for Divine Worship is restructured
Friday, November 16th, 2012
The Vatican’s Congregation for Divine Worship and the Sacraments has been restructured. The main change is an office to promote the development and use of appropriate liturgical art, architecture and music. The office will provide advice, encouragement and guidance, but it will not attempt to impose specific styles, according to Marist Father Anthony Ward, undersecretary Read more