by Fr. Matthew Ernest | Aug 6, 2026 | Uncategorized
Parishes frequently prepare worship aids for confirmations, funerals, Holy Week, multilingual celebrations, and other special occasions. In response, the USCCB’s Committee on Divine Worship has recently issued revised Guidelines for the Publication of Liturgical... by Fr. Matthew Ernest | Nov 28, 2019 | Uncategorized
Are you a parish musician looking for direction on how to choose uplifting, beautiful, and singable music for your congregation? Are you eager to learn more about the Church’s understanding of the role of sacred music at Mass? On February 22, from 10am-12pm, Dr.... by Fr. Matthew Ernest | Aug 30, 2018 | Uncategorized
Saint Joseph’s Seminary has announced that the following liturgy and sacred music courses will be taught this fall from September 5 through December 19: Introduction to Liturgy Monday nights from 7:00-9:30pm, Yonkers and Poughkeepsie campuses Taught by Father Matthew... by Fr. Matthew Ernest | Feb 28, 2018 | Uncategorized
Clergy, religious, and lay faithful are invited to attend two courses on sacred music this summer at Saint Joseph’s Seminary. Principles of Sacred Music will be taught in a “hybrid” format, with an online component taking place from June 4-July 22... by Fr. Matthew Ernest | May 25, 2017 | Uncategorized
Clergy, religious, and lay faithful are invited to attend a ten-week course on the liturgical year and the environment of worship. The class will be taught by Fr. Matthew Ernest, S.T.D. and will take place on Mondays and Wednesdays, from June 12-July 24, at...