Just days after implementing a formal ban on a dozen “doctrinally problematic” hymns, a Missouri bishop has rescinded his original decree, instead opening a yearlong consultation process to ...

Shawn McKnight listed a dozen commonly used but “doctrinally problematic” Catholic songs that will be “absolutely forbidden” in the diocese after Nov. 1. Most of the hymns were written in ...

Shawn McKnight listed a dozen commonly used but “doctrinally problematic” Catholic songs that will be “absolutely forbidden” in the diocese after Nov. 1. Most of the hymns were written ...

While stating that it is “important to recognize that some hymns in current distribution may not be appropriate for use in Catholic liturgies,” the new decree does not include the specific ...

The Diocese of Jefferson City, Missouri, will implement a formal ban on the singing of certain contemporary hymns at Mass because of doctrinal inaccuracies in their lyrics as well as a blanket ban on ...

Matthew LaBanca, a talented actor and musician, has turned his heartbreak into a drama to raise consciousness about LGBTQ discrimination in the Catholic school system throughout the U.S.

Jennifer is crushed that h e r dream of a huge Catholic wedding may have gone up in smoke,' a close friend said. 'A month ago she was telling people that she'd be able to get the church to agree ...

In the draft article in The Catholic Missourian, McKnight acknowledged there was a spirited reaction in the diocese to the prohibited hymns list. "It is inspiring to see such passion and ...

A guide to all you need to know for planning your church wedding. Covers hymns and music, readings, organising your banns, marriage licenses, types of service and taking photos and films of your ...

New Zealand hymn writer Shirley Erena Murray’s life and work is celebrated in a new biography by Anne Manchester: Peace is Her Song. You can hear hymns by Shirley Murray in this week’s programme. Read ...

So when a couple asked to have the popular hymns sung at their wedding, they were shocked when the vicar refused - because the words are 'too nationalistic'. The Rev Donald Allister said the songs ...

On Sunday afternoon, Com_Unity Ministries’ citywide choir concert brought classic hymns, modern worship songs, recited scripture and poetry to an audience at St. John Catholic Church.