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Pittsburgh’s St. Gregory Institute on EWTN

Posted 2:22 am by John Rokosz & filed under News.

Professor Nicholas Will was featured on national television, in an EWTN interview with Fr. Mitch Pacwa on December 2nd. Their discussion focused on the music of the Catholic Mass, and promoted Pittsburgh’s St. Gregory Institute of Sacred Music. See the full article for more details…

The Catholic Brothers: Upon Review

Posted 3:39 am by John Rokosz & filed under News.

John is partnering with The Catholic Brothers YouTube channel to discuss film and music, considering both new and classic entries for their merit, and for their messages that shape our culture–for better or worse. See the channel’s first entry of “Upon Review” inside!

Streaming the Ancient Holy Week

Posted 3:01 pm by John Rokosz & filed under News.

Most Precious Blood of Jesus Parish is streaming sung High Masses throughout Holy Week on their Facebook page, using the centuries-old liturgies of the 1570 Missal. Please see the full article for the schedule!

Faith Blooms in Adversity

Posted 11:24 pm by John Rokosz & filed under News.

As the cactus flower blooms in the harshest of conditions, we’ve been given a chance to shine in the face of adversity. Keeping these three priorities will help us navigate the interpersonal battlefield of the COVID-19 pandemic…

Casting Call for “Grandpa and Shorty”

Posted 5:15 am by John Rokosz & filed under News.

White Ball Productions is now casting the four lead roles in their new short film, “Grandpa and Shorty.” Video auditions and crew résumés are welcome!

New Parish, New Home

Posted 3:56 am by John Rokosz & filed under News.

The Traditional Latin Mass in the Diocese of Pittsburgh has a new home, and an official status as a new, full parish: “Most Precious Blood of Jesus Parish” was established on July 1st at St. Francis Xavier Church (formerly Risen Lord Parish). More details and pictures in the full article…

An Ancient Holy Week

Posted 2:12 am by John Rokosz & filed under News.

This year, St. John XXIII Parish was privileged to celebrate the “pre-1955” liturgies of Holy Week according to the 1570 Roman Missal. These ancient liturgies are centuries old; yet even to this day, they foster wonder and reverence for young and old Catholics alike. More info and pictures in the full article…

Animatic for “Grandpa and Shorty”

Posted 9:35 pm by John Rokosz & filed under News.

After constructing over 1,100 storyboards, White Ball Productions has completed a mock-up for their newest short film, “Grandpa and Shorty.” See the full post to learn more about the process and hear a sample of the test soundtrack!

Pittsburgh Welcomes the Institute of Christ the King

Posted 7:07 pm by John Rokosz & filed under News.

St. John XXIII Parish is overjoyed to welcome Canon William Avis and Canon John O’Connor from the Institute of Christ the King Sovereign Priest as their new pastor and parochial vicar. With Mass attendance and parish registration already increasing, this new administration by the Institute promises exciting changes in the months and years to come!

Recording New Music with the Schola

Posted 6:40 pm by John Rokosz & filed under News.

As the schola seeks to increase their modern repertoire, they recorded 3 original sacred motets and a hymn by currently active composers. Samples included in the full article!

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