Sacred Music

Available documents:

• List of Hymns to Avoid at Mass
• Hymns to Avoid at Mass with Explanation

Thank you to all who came and enjoyed the weekend with us...Watch for the date for 2026!

What are people saying?

• The Music conference perked my interest in using chant more often in our parish and school.
• Every diocese should have a workshop like this!
• Refreshing to gather with fellow Catholic cantors and learn and grow from each other.
• Bringing unity in music to the church
• I enjoyed learning more about my faith through song
• This was like a musical retreat which helped me to better play and sing
• Changed my opinion of chants/Latin
• Always good to have a break, step away from the day to day to sing for the Lord!
• Uplifting in Music Praise
• Eye opening and enlightening. Helped me realize how great original hymns and church works actually are
• It was very helpful to better understand the Church and the reason for chant
• Was very good
• Great, great, great
• Very relaxing and enlightening, loved having the Lexio divina and Liturgy of the Hours
• It was worth my time
• I felt it helped me to experience the music in a way that brings me closer to God during the Liturgy
• Professional
• "What is the Sacred" was exceptional and set the tone for the week
• This provided me with solid, useful knowledge and practical advice.
• The breakout sessions were helpful
• I love learning new styles of music
• A breath of fresh air and encouragement. It brought me hope!
• I feel like this was just the tip of the iceberg!