Shawn McKnight listed a dozen commonly used but “doctrinally problematic” Catholic songs that will be “absolutely forbidden” in the diocese after Nov. 1. Most of the hymns were written ...

The Diocese of Jefferson City, Missouri, will implement a formal ban on the singing of certain contemporary hymns at Mass because of doctrinal inaccuracies in their lyrics as well as a blanket ban on ...

Just days after implementing a formal ban on a dozen “doctrinally problematic” hymns, a Missouri bishop has rescinded his original decree, instead opening a yearlong consultation process to ...

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While stating that it is “important to recognize that some hymns in current distribution may not be appropriate for use in Catholic liturgies,” the new decree does not include the specific ...

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In the draft article in The Catholic Missourian, McKnight acknowledged there was a spirited reaction in the diocese to the prohibited hymns list. "It is inspiring to see such passion and ...

the biased process has unfortunately failed to reflect the voices of the Catholic laity and religious who spoke up in large numbers for traditional liturgy and the Church's unchanging magisterium.” ...

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Jennifer is crushed that h e r dream of a huge Catholic wedding may have gone up in smoke,' a close friend said. 'A month ago she was telling people that she'd be able to get the church to agree ...

So when a couple asked to have the popular hymns sung at their wedding, they were shocked when the vicar refused - because the words are 'too nationalistic'. The Rev Donald Allister said the songs ...