Elizabeth Muturi, center, dances during an Aug. 11, 2019, Swahili Mass at St. Andrew’s Catholic Church in Edmonton, Alberta. Muturi, who grew up attending Mass in Kenya, said the sights and sounds of ...

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of Jefferson City, Missouri, has opened a new yearlong “synodal” consultation process on sacred music after a now-rescinded decree from the bishop last fall banning certain hymns from Mass ...

For generations, Catholics had to navigate their way around the Index of Forbidden Books. Now, some Catholics will have to do the same with the Index of Forbidden Music, Liturgical Division. Bishop W.

Members of the Fil-Am Choir from St. Gregory the Great Parish in Virginia Beach, Va., sing the offertory hymn during a Jan. 18, 2020, Mass. The U.S. bishops' doctrine committee, in a forthcoming ...

Inspired by the shrine’s history and mission, the new hymn invites pilgrims to reflect on Our Lady’s message and maternal protection. Choir members rehearse the new hymn honoring Our Lady of Champion, ...

MANILA, Philippines – One of the traditions of Roman Catholic Church is to sing the praises during mass. As Pope Francis visits the Philippines, the Catholic Bishops' Conference of the Philippines ...

A choir from Fort Portal Diocese sings at the Catholic shrine in Namugongo, Wakiso District, during commemoration of Uganda Martyrs’ Day in 2022. PHOTO/MICHAEL KAKUMIRIZI Francis Muwonge, the ...

As the sound of drums, tambourines and Swahili hymns reverberated through St. Andrew's Church, Elizabeth Muturi and fellow parishioners swayed their arms and hips, dancing down the aisle with the Book ...