LITURGY NEWS 2017
December 2017
End of the First Academic Semester
The National Centre for Liturgy concluded the first semester of the academic year with an Advent Evening Prayer based on the 'O Antiphons'. The music setting was composed by Seoirse Bodley. The Faculty of Theology with its post-graduate students also celebrated Evening Prayer in St Mary's Oratory. The presider was Professor Liam Tracey OSM and the liturgy was prepared by the National Centre for Liturgy.
End of the First Academic Semester
The National Centre for Liturgy concluded the first semester of the academic year with an Advent Evening Prayer based on the 'O Antiphons'. The music setting was composed by Seoirse Bodley. The Faculty of Theology with its post-graduate students also celebrated Evening Prayer in St Mary's Oratory. The presider was Professor Liam Tracey OSM and the liturgy was prepared by the National Centre for Liturgy.
3 December 2017
LAUNCH OF AN LEABHAR AIFRINN
On Sunday, 3 December, First Sunday of Advent, An Leabhar Aifrinn was launched with Mass in RTÉ studios at 11.00 a.m. The new Missal will be used in all Irish speaking parishes in Ireland, parishes who have an Irish Mass each week and schools who teach all subjects through the medium of Irish.
The National Centre for Liturgy prepared all the ministries for this great event.
November 2017 Graduation
Conferring at the Pontifical University, St Patrick's College, Maynooth took place on 11 November 2017 with Archbishop Eamonn Martin presiding.
Four students graduated from the National Centre for Liturgy:
Sister Síor Cosgrove, Master’s in Theology, specialising in Liturgy
Fr Anish Koickalethu Sam, Masters in Theology, specialising in Liturgy (in absentia)
Mary Clavin, Higher Diploma in Pastoral Liturgy
Malachy McKeever, Higher Diploma in Pastoral Liturgy.
Joy Viceroy, Masters in Liturgical Music, Pontifical University
Four students graduated from the National Centre for Liturgy:
Sister Síor Cosgrove, Master’s in Theology, specialising in Liturgy
Fr Anish Koickalethu Sam, Masters in Theology, specialising in Liturgy (in absentia)
Mary Clavin, Higher Diploma in Pastoral Liturgy
Malachy McKeever, Higher Diploma in Pastoral Liturgy.
Joy Viceroy, Masters in Liturgical Music, Pontifical University
Death of Former Lecturers:
Fr Michael Mulvihill, CSSp
Fr Michael Mulvihill, CSSp died 9 November, aged 80. Michael was a member of the panel of lecturers at the National Centre for Liturgy in its early years at Mount St Anne's and Carlow.
A native of Dublin, he was a member of the Congregation of the Holy Spirit, professed in 1956 and ordained priest in 1966. He studied liturgy at Sant Anselmo before undertaking missionary work and lecturer in Tanzania, returning to Ireland to teach at Kimmage in 1974. He taught at the Missionary Institute in London, 1985-2003 and later was a member of the Long Island regional community, 2004-2011.
May he rest in peace.
Fr Seán Ó Duinn, OSB
Fr Seán Ó Duinn OSB died, 9 October 2017. Seán (Bonaventure) was a monk at Glenstal Abbey, Murroe, Co. Limerick. A native of Kilbarry, Co. Cork, he studied as a horticulturalist and worked for several years in that field. Throughout this time, his interest in liturgical studies and in Irish culture and spirituality was growing. He graduated from the Liturgical Institute in Trier, Germany in 1975 and then pursued Celtic Studies and graduated in Maynooth with a PhD. He was a member of the panel of lecturers when the National Centre for Liturgy was in Carlow and then in Maynooth when he retired in 2012.
Suaimhneas síoraí tabhair dó, a Thiarna,
agus go Ionraí solas suthain air.
Fr Michael Mulvihill, CSSp
Fr Michael Mulvihill, CSSp died 9 November, aged 80. Michael was a member of the panel of lecturers at the National Centre for Liturgy in its early years at Mount St Anne's and Carlow.
A native of Dublin, he was a member of the Congregation of the Holy Spirit, professed in 1956 and ordained priest in 1966. He studied liturgy at Sant Anselmo before undertaking missionary work and lecturer in Tanzania, returning to Ireland to teach at Kimmage in 1974. He taught at the Missionary Institute in London, 1985-2003 and later was a member of the Long Island regional community, 2004-2011.
May he rest in peace.
Fr Seán Ó Duinn, OSB
Fr Seán Ó Duinn OSB died, 9 October 2017. Seán (Bonaventure) was a monk at Glenstal Abbey, Murroe, Co. Limerick. A native of Kilbarry, Co. Cork, he studied as a horticulturalist and worked for several years in that field. Throughout this time, his interest in liturgical studies and in Irish culture and spirituality was growing. He graduated from the Liturgical Institute in Trier, Germany in 1975 and then pursued Celtic Studies and graduated in Maynooth with a PhD. He was a member of the panel of lecturers when the National Centre for Liturgy was in Carlow and then in Maynooth when he retired in 2012.
Suaimhneas síoraí tabhair dó, a Thiarna,
agus go Ionraí solas suthain air.
18 September, Academic Year 2017-18
The new academic year began 18 September 2017 with twelve students registering for MTh, specialisation in liturgy, Higher Diploma and Diploma in liturgy. This is the forty third year of the course which was first conducted at the Liturgy Centre, based at Mount St Anne’s. The students come from Sri Lanka, Nigeria, Indonesia and Ireland, a combination of priests, lay men and women.
The new academic year began 18 September 2017 with twelve students registering for MTh, specialisation in liturgy, Higher Diploma and Diploma in liturgy. This is the forty third year of the course which was first conducted at the Liturgy Centre, based at Mount St Anne’s. The students come from Sri Lanka, Nigeria, Indonesia and Ireland, a combination of priests, lay men and women.
7-12 August Societas Liturgica Leuven
The international conference, Societas Liturgica was held in the city of Leuven, Belgium from 7-12 August 2017. Over 200 from all over the world participated in the conference. The theme of the conference was 'Sacramentality' when a wide varity of presentations were made. Ireland was very well represented by Professor Liam Tracey, Fr Patrick Jones, Fr Paul Kenny, Fr Tom Whelan, Sister Moira Bergin and Fr Neil Xavier O'Donoghue. Fr Tom O'Loughlin and Maria Hall, England were part of our group. It was a very enriching liturgical conference and the highlight - a superb visit to Chevtogne as seen in the photography.
20 July 2017
ORGAN IMPROVISATION AT MAYNOOTH
The annual summer improvisation school took place in Maynooth College Chapel from the 17th to the 19th July. The workshop invited organists at every level of ability who wished to develop creativity in improvisation to take part in the three day workshop.
Eight organists from all over the country participated in the course under the direction of Ansgar Wallenhorst and Fr Columba McCann OSB.
The improvisation school is held in association with Glenstal Abbey, Murroe. Co. Limerick.
12 July 2017
Summer School 2017 - Joy For The World
The Irish Church Music Association held its 48th successful Summer School in St Patrick's College, Maynooth, Co. Kildare 5 July - 8 July 2017. Up to 200 participants from all over the country attended the Summer School and one participant from Preston, England, a past student of the National Centre for Liturgy. Órla Barry, Ballinteer, Co. Dublin was the guest director. She director the Summer School in 1997, 2000, 2003 and 2011 for the launch of Sing the Mass.
The Tutors and organists who presented very substantial and informative workshops to the participants of the Summer School of the Iriish Church Music Association were Fr Liam Lawton, Ephrem Feeley, Bernard Sexton, Sharon Lyons, Karen O'Donovan, Sarah Waldron, Fr Columba McCann OSB, Regina Deacy, James Murphy, Derek Mahady.
As the theme of the Summer School was Joy for the World, preparing for the World Meeting of Families 2018, special workshops were presented by Martin Kennedy, Petra Conroy and Fr Tim Bartlett, Secretary General. Fr Bartlett presided over the Festive Eucharist on Friday, 8 July, celebrating the joy of the family. The newly composed anthem for WMF 2018, Joy for all the Earth,composed by Ephrem Feeley, was used for this special occasion.
Summer School 2017 - Joy For The World
The Irish Church Music Association held its 48th successful Summer School in St Patrick's College, Maynooth, Co. Kildare 5 July - 8 July 2017. Up to 200 participants from all over the country attended the Summer School and one participant from Preston, England, a past student of the National Centre for Liturgy. Órla Barry, Ballinteer, Co. Dublin was the guest director. She director the Summer School in 1997, 2000, 2003 and 2011 for the launch of Sing the Mass.
The Tutors and organists who presented very substantial and informative workshops to the participants of the Summer School of the Iriish Church Music Association were Fr Liam Lawton, Ephrem Feeley, Bernard Sexton, Sharon Lyons, Karen O'Donovan, Sarah Waldron, Fr Columba McCann OSB, Regina Deacy, James Murphy, Derek Mahady.
As the theme of the Summer School was Joy for the World, preparing for the World Meeting of Families 2018, special workshops were presented by Martin Kennedy, Petra Conroy and Fr Tim Bartlett, Secretary General. Fr Bartlett presided over the Festive Eucharist on Friday, 8 July, celebrating the joy of the family. The newly composed anthem for WMF 2018, Joy for all the Earth,composed by Ephrem Feeley, was used for this special occasion.
9 May 2017
End of Academic Year 2016-17
End of Academic Year 2016-17
The National Centre for Liturgy concluded its academic year 2016-17 on Tuesday, 9 May in St Mary's Oratory, St Patrick's College, Maynooth with Evening Prayer, followed by a recital given by the boys and girls of the Schola Cantorum, St Finian's College, Mullingar. Fr Danny Murphy, Director of the National Centre for Liturgy presided over Evening Prayer. Up to 120 people participated and included academic staff, St Patrick's College, lecturers of the National Centre for Liturgy, students, families and friends.
The Psalm settings and Canticle for the Evening Prayer were composed by Fr Paul Kenny and Sr Moira Bergin. The Hymn: Jesus Christ is RIsen Today resounded with great joy and celebration at the beginning of the Evening Prayer. The Magnificat setting was the familiar composition by Jospeh Walsh OCSO and the Lord's Prayer: Seán Ó Riada's Ár nAthair
Fr Murphy, in his homily, reflecting on 2 Timothy 1:6-11 .....In serving, celebrating and living the public worship of the Church; there is to be no hesitancy and holding back, here, with encountering and ministering to Christ. As it is through the sign and symbols perceptible to the senses that the Holy Spirit manifests the risen Lord, utmost care must be taken, then, with the clarity of words, the skills of ministry, the oneness of gathering, the acclamations and chants that are sung.......utmost care must be taken with the measure of Christian witness in daily life.
The Schola Cantorum, under the direction of Gerard Lillis, consisted of 22 boys and girls studying music in St Finian's College, Mullingar. They had recently taken part in the 2017 Feis Ceoil
and presented some of the pieces to the assembly in St Mary's Oratory:
Organ: Concerto in A minor, movement 1 Bach/Vivaldi and Litanies - J. Alain.
Chamber Ensemble - Morning Prayer P. Tchaikovsky and Spring from the Four Seasons A.Vivaldi.
Voice and Concert Harp: My Lagan Love arranged by H.Harty and Ave Maria G.Caccini.
The Choir sang: O Sacrum Convivium L/Molfini; O Holy Jesus J. WIllcocks and Come adore this wonderous presence Ronan McDonagh.
Last, but not least, on Violin: Adoration F. Borowski
At the end of the evening, Sr Moira Bergin presented Joy Viceroy, Ohio, with a token of appreciation for her dedication and committment as Cantor at the daily celebration of Eucharist in St Mary's Oratory 2015-17. Joy, on completion of her Masters in Liturgical Music, returns to the United States of America.
6 April 2017
The Easter Triduum will take place in the College Chapel, St Patrick's College, Maynooth, Co. Kildare Thursday 13, Friday 14, and Saturday 15, April. The liturgies will be prepared by the Staff and Students of St Patrick's College. They invite you to come and celebrate with them this unique commemoration: 'the most holy triduum of the crucified, buried and risen Lord' (St Augustine).
'Over these days we celebrate a single, indivisible mystery. The Easter Triduum begins with the Evening Mass of the Lord's Supper, reaches its high point in the Easter Vigil, and closes with Evening Prayer on Easter Sunday' (UNLYC, 18-19).
15 March 2017
Enrolement of New Students for the Academic Year 2017-18
The National Centre for Liturgy began the new academic year 2016-17 on Monday, 19 September 2016 with twelve students studying at Master's, Higher Diploma and Diploma levels. The students come from Sri Lanka, Indonesia, Nigeria and Ireland.
Classes are held on Mondays and Tuesdays throughout the academic year beginning at 10.00am and concluding at 4.00pm each day. (See Courses)
2017-18: We welcome Applications for the next academic year
For further information contact: liturgy@spcm.ie
Artist: George Walsh, Fr Patrick Jones, Msgr Joseph McGuinness and Fr Richard Vosko
9 February 2017
The National Centre for Liturgy held a very successful Art and Architecture Seminar with Fr Richard Vosko U.S. as the guest speaker. Up to 65 people participated in the event. Participants included Artists, Architects, Diocesan Art and Architecture Commissions, Advisory Committee on Sacred Art and Architecture, Staff and Students, past and present of the National Centre for Liturgy.
Richard Vosko is a Sacred Space Planner and his over 100 new build and renovation projects include the Cathedral of Our lady of the Angels, Los Angeles; the cathedral of St James, Seattle; Central Synagogue, New York and San Fernando Cathedral, Texas.
Following the words of welcome by Msgr Joseph McGuiness, Chairperson of the Council for Liturgy and Brian Quinn, Chairperson of the Advisory Committee on Sacred Art and Architecture, Richard Vosko presented his first paper on the Role of Art in the Environment for Worship: Non-Verbal Signs and Signs. His second paper outlined the Architectural Setting for Christian Initiation: Fonts of Living Water. The second paper was preceded with a presentation on the Sacrament of Baptism by Professor Liam Tracey OSM, Professor of Liturgy at the Pontifical University, St Patrick's College, Maynooth.
P. J. Lynch, gave a detailed account of his work on Laureate na nÓg, - the mosaic recently erected in the newly renovated Bascilica in Knock.
The Advisory Committee on Sacred Art and Architecture launched a competition for the World Meeting of Families, Dublin 2018: Religious Art for the Home.
To conclude the day an Art Exhibition of Liturgical Art for Public Worship was launched in the North Cloister of the College Chapel. The Exhibition continued until Friday, 24 February.
The National Centre for Liturgy held a very successful Art and Architecture Seminar with Fr Richard Vosko U.S. as the guest speaker. Up to 65 people participated in the event. Participants included Artists, Architects, Diocesan Art and Architecture Commissions, Advisory Committee on Sacred Art and Architecture, Staff and Students, past and present of the National Centre for Liturgy.
Richard Vosko is a Sacred Space Planner and his over 100 new build and renovation projects include the Cathedral of Our lady of the Angels, Los Angeles; the cathedral of St James, Seattle; Central Synagogue, New York and San Fernando Cathedral, Texas.
Following the words of welcome by Msgr Joseph McGuiness, Chairperson of the Council for Liturgy and Brian Quinn, Chairperson of the Advisory Committee on Sacred Art and Architecture, Richard Vosko presented his first paper on the Role of Art in the Environment for Worship: Non-Verbal Signs and Signs. His second paper outlined the Architectural Setting for Christian Initiation: Fonts of Living Water. The second paper was preceded with a presentation on the Sacrament of Baptism by Professor Liam Tracey OSM, Professor of Liturgy at the Pontifical University, St Patrick's College, Maynooth.
P. J. Lynch, gave a detailed account of his work on Laureate na nÓg, - the mosaic recently erected in the newly renovated Bascilica in Knock.
The Advisory Committee on Sacred Art and Architecture launched a competition for the World Meeting of Families, Dublin 2018: Religious Art for the Home.
To conclude the day an Art Exhibition of Liturgical Art for Public Worship was launched in the North Cloister of the College Chapel. The Exhibition continued until Friday, 24 February.
30 January 2017
Second Semester Begins at the National Centre for Liturgy
The Second Semester of the academic year 2016-1 began on 30 January 2017 with lectures by Fr Damian McNeice on Liturgy and Environment where the students were prepared for the forthcoming seminar on Art and Architecture on Thursday, 9 february 2017.
Twelve students continue their studies for MTh, specialisation in liturgy, Higher Diploma and Diploma in Liturgy. The students come from Sri Lanka, Nigeria, Indonesia, Limerick, Cork, Dublin, Wicklow and Belfast.
Eleven students continue their second year taking the Diploma in Arts (Church Music) programme conducted by the Department of Music, Maynooth University in association with the National Centre for Liturgy. The liturgy component takes place at the Centre during the twelve weekend programme throughout the academic year.
Second Semester Begins at the National Centre for Liturgy
The Second Semester of the academic year 2016-1 began on 30 January 2017 with lectures by Fr Damian McNeice on Liturgy and Environment where the students were prepared for the forthcoming seminar on Art and Architecture on Thursday, 9 february 2017.
Twelve students continue their studies for MTh, specialisation in liturgy, Higher Diploma and Diploma in Liturgy. The students come from Sri Lanka, Nigeria, Indonesia, Limerick, Cork, Dublin, Wicklow and Belfast.
Eleven students continue their second year taking the Diploma in Arts (Church Music) programme conducted by the Department of Music, Maynooth University in association with the National Centre for Liturgy. The liturgy component takes place at the Centre during the twelve weekend programme throughout the academic year.