Why it's a good choice: One of the most sung hymns at funerals, this is really a prayer to God to stay with him in death as He did with us in life. Henry Francis Lyte, Vicar of Brixham in Devon ...

Weddings or Funerals. For each hymn Songs of Praise Conductor Simon Lole has explained why they are a good choice for each of these important services.

In the majestic Cathedral of St. Matthew the Apostle in Washington during an Oct. 16 Celebration of Life for Ethel Skakel ...

"Rejoice in the Lord, O you righteous! Praise befits the upright. Praise the Lord with the lyre, make melody to him with the harp of ten strings! Sing to him a new song, play skilfully on the strings, ...

Visit the homepage for more information. The International Marian Research Institute has often been asked for familiar hymns for a May devotion to Mary or a May Crowning. These hymns are appropriate ...

On August 2, the Episcopal Conference of Colombia (CEC) chose the song "Demos el primer paso" as an official hymn for the visit ... by the organization United Catholic Musicians of Colombia ...

Hail! sweet Notre Dame de Lourde. Hail! sweet Notre Dame de Lourde Hail! sweet Notre Dame de Lourde. Hail! sweet Notre Dame de Lourde Hail! sweet Notre Dame de Lourde ...

Traditionally, Catholic funerals are led by clergy rather than lay people - the ceremony includes a Mass which can only be led by an ordained priest. However, with so few young men joining the ...

Dressed in a white robe with a rainbow stole, the 68-year-old Frenchwoman acknowledged her ordination was unauthorized by the ...

The Roman Catholic Archdiocese of New York has condemned the funeral service held at St. Patrick’s Cathedral last Thursday for transgender activist, actor, and author Cecilia Gentili.

Catholic churches preparing to suspend Mass 'Only close family' at funerals, churches say Bishop John Keenan, of Paisley Diocese, said the Church has been in discussions with the Scottish ...

Funerals are sad and significant times for any family as they're saying goodbye to a loved one. However, there's also quite a ...