Full and active participation in the liturgy means not just silent respect but singing, too. The cantor or choir are meant to be the leaders we follow, not the soloists we watch. We are not spectators but participants in these sacred mysteries.
In praise of singing
Choirs can return to ministry at Mass beginning Feb. 21
Choirs and vocal ensembles can return to ministry at Mass beginning on the First Sunday of Lent, Feb. 21, Bishop Donald Kettler said in a letter to priests of the diocese Feb. 11.
Prohibition on in-person gatherings in parishes remains until Feb. 1
The suspension of in-person gatherings and activities in the Diocese of St. Cloud due to COVID-19 will continue until at least Feb. 1, Bishop Donald Kettler reiterated in a Jan. 6 letter to pastors.
Sacred silence: Pandemic spurs innovation, appreciation for sacred music
The coronavirus pandemic has changed how Catholics celebrate the liturgy, singing tops the list.