Catholic Family Vignettes

Schola classes resumed today under the tutelage of Monsieur L’Abbé Michael Connaughten. I love the formal title for this dear seminarian, though most of the boys know him simply as FSSP Seminarian Michael Connaughten of Holy Family, Columbus.

Abbé Connaughten led the boys (and moms) in the Angelus (in chant) and then proceeded to conduct a review of past materials. The results: the students are progressing nicely.

Here are a few lovely photos. Especially notice the traditional clerical garments. Michael's dear mother stitched both the full length wool cape and the shoulder cape. If you are at all curious about traditional clerical garments, here is an excellent resource.

Our Schola Master:





The Angelus...


Such joyful faces...


Ave verum...


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Farewell to FSSP seminarian, Michael Connaughton, who will be returning to Our Lady of Guadalupe Seminary in Denton, Nebraska. Mr. Connaughton has offered, graciously, his summer in service to his newly formed boy's Gregorian Chant Schola.

The Schola boys and moms hosted an impromptu "goodbye luncheon" after today's final class. Michael will be missed. May God bless all his endeavors as we await his return. Read more!

Say "hello" to the Holy Family Gregorian Chant Schola for Boys! Mr. Michael Connaughton, parishioner and FSSP seminarian, is heading this effort and will be devoting his brief summer break to the instruction of these dedicated youths.

What an incredible opportunity for these young men to discover the beauty of chant. Sacrosanctum Concilium, emphasized that the “combination of sacred music and words forms a necessary or integral part of the solemn liturgy.” Our Holy Father reiterated this, during a trip to Regensburg, by stating that "music and song are more than an embellishment of worship; they are themselves part of the liturgical action"

May God bless the efforts of these young men and all those striving to enhance the beauty of the liturgy by embracing "sacred music." Read more!