Pittsburgh Archives - John Rokosz

World Premiere of New Polyphony for Ancient Marian Hymn

December 27, 2025

This December, the Most Precious Blood of Jesus Parish schola proudly performed the world premiere of Sub Tuum Praesidium, a Marian motet composed this year by Evan O’Dorney. Details and an audio sample in the full article…

Youth Chant Camp Draws Record-Breaking Numbers

September 29, 2025

Most Precious Blood of Jesus Parish hosted an incredibly successful Chant Camp this summer, with an attendance of 60 kids! The 4-day program ended with all choristers singing for Mass on the feast of the Assumption. Photos and recordings in the article!

Film Festival Circuit Closes with One Last Win

July 12, 2025

Grandpa and Shorty closes its year in the film festival circuit with another win from the El Paso Media Fest. This is the film’s 9th award, which provides a spectacular ending to its festival season!

“Grandpa and Shorty” Wins Best Narrative Feature in LA

December 9, 2024

Veterans Film Festival Best Narrative Feature

Over Veterans Day weekend this November, “Grandpa and Shorty” was honored as the Best Narrative Feature in the 2024 Veterans Film Festival in Los Angeles!

World Premiere of “Grandpa and Shorty”

August 13, 2024

On July 20th, White Ball Productions hosted an incredible audience of 250 at the Oaks Theater for the long-awaited premiere of “Grandpa and Shorty”! See the full article for details of the evening and red-carpet photos!

University and Parish Scholas Unite for Ash Wednesday

February 25, 2024

This Ash Wednesday was celebrated with a long-anticipated collaboration between Most Precious Blood of Jesus Parish and the Schola Cantorum Franciscana from Franciscan University of Steubenville. Over 30 students joined the parish schola to sing the chants and polyphony for this solemn Mass–a beautiful start to the Lenten season! See the full article for audio samples…

Corpus Christi: An Honored Visit and Glorious Season Close

June 26, 2023

Msgr Gilles Vach, the Prior General and Founder of The Institute of Christ the King, visited Most Precious Blood of Jesus Parish for the feast of Corpus Christi. The Solemn High Mass was graced with a string quartet, Eucharistic procession and benediction, and was a beautiful close to this year’s choir season. Please see the article for audio samples and photos!

Fauré’s Requiem: A Rare Liturgical Performance

March 24, 2022

The Schola Cantorum of Most Precious Blood of Jesus Parish joined the St. Gregory Institute of Sacred Music and a 10-piece orchestra for an extraordinary and seldom-seen liturgical performance of Fauré’s Requiem. See more details, pictures, audio samples, and video links in the full article!

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