Please join us in a diocesan-wide consultation
regarding sacred music in two ways:
SURVEY
Use the link below
to complete our online survey
before Feb. 3
LISTENING SESSIONS
Use the link below
to register for a listening session
at one of our parishes in February
SURVEY
Use the link below
to complete our online survey
before Feb. 3
LISTENING SESSIONS
Use the link below
to register for a listening session
at one of our parishes in February
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573-635-9127, ext. 261
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Alphonse J. Schwartze
Memorial Catholic Center
2207 West Main Street
Jefferson City, MO 65109-0914
On Nov. 6, 2024, Bishop McKnight issued the policy Promoting Active Participation in the Liturgy through Sacred Music, binding for the Diocese of Jefferson City, which addresses how sacred music can be used in liturgies in the diocese. The policy includes the following:
- Using Mass settings that have been identified for diocesan celebrations, to familiarize people with the music;
- The prohibition of music by credibly accused composers; and
- Criteria to be used in the selection of liturgical hymns, as established by the US Conference of Catholic Bishops’ Committee on Doctrine.
The policy also calls for a consultation and discernment of the use of sacred music in liturgies in the diocese. After concluding this consultation process, the Diocesan Liturgical Commission is required to propose their recommendations to the Presbyteral Council and Diocesan Pastoral Council, so that Bishop McKnight’s decision is informed by a wide and thorough consultation.
Consultation Timeline
Jan. 24 – Consultation begins with publication of information and launching of an online and in person survey conducted by the Center for Applied Research in the Apostolate (CARA).
Feb. 3 – CARA survey closes
February – Synodal listening sessions conducted with the Diocesan Youth Council, Spanish speaking retreat participants and in English at the following parishes:
English Sessions:
Please click here to register so adequate facilitators and hospitality will be available.
Feb. 15, 10:30 am-noon, St. Mary Parish in Shelbina
Feb. 16, 5:30-7 pm, Our Lady of Lourdes Parish in Columbia
Feb. 18, 6:30-8 pm, St. Joseph School in Westphalia
Feb. 20, 6:30-8 pm, Kirksville Newman Center
Feb. 23, 1-2:30 pm, St. Patrick Chapel, Sedalia
Feb. 23, 5:30-7 pm, St. Andrew Parish, Holts Summit
En Español:
Màs información: Contacte enchinchilla@diojeffcity.org; (573) 635-9127, 224
Feb. 1, 9am, Anunciación (California)
Feb. 7, 7pm, San Pedro (Marshall)
Feb. 8, 9am, Santa Maria (Milan)
Feb. 9, 1:30pm, San Pedro (Jefferson City)
Feb. 23, 9am, Nuestra Señora del Lago (Lake Ozark)
Feb. 26, 7pm, San Patricio (Sedalia)
Feb. 28, 7pm, Sagrado Corazón (Columbia)
March – Meetings with local members of the National Association of Pastoral Musicians NPM and clergy to review survey and listening sessions reports
April 1 – Report on listening sessions and survey results provided to Diocesan Liturgical Commission
May – Diocesan Liturgical Commission finalizes proposed new decree
June 3 – Parish Deanery Leadership meetings provide feedback on new decree
Aug. 2 – Diocesan Pastoral Council reviews new decree
Aug. 5 – Diocesan Presbyteral Council reviews new decree
October Priests Institute – Discussion on new decree with Msgr. Rick Hilgartner
Want to learn more?
Video: Insights from the Experts
Podcast: Insights from the Experts
In this special two-episode podcast series, we reflect on the core questions we face in this Sacred Music Consultation with help from Msgr. Rick Hilgartner, the pastor of St. Joseph Parish in Cockeysville, Maryland. He previously led the National Association of Pastoral Musicians and the Secretariat of Divine Worship for the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops.
We also hear from Teresa Pitt Green. Teresa is an abuse survivor who lives in Albany, New York. She advocates for other survivors of abuse, and helps make our church more welcoming for them to return to our parishes.
From the Second Vatican Ecumenical Council
From the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops
From The Catholic Missourian
Resources for Parishes
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