Merry Christmas to all of our readers from the ChurchPOP squad! Today, we have a special treat for you from one of our editors. ChurchPOP English editor Jacqueline Burkepile sang Silent Night at the historic Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in Fort Smith, Arkansas. Her husband, Mathew, accompanied her on the...
It’s never too late to rejoice! At least, that’s what the Mercedarian Sisters of the Blessed Sacrament sang today on their Instagram in honor of Gaudete Sunday, or the third Sunday of Advent. Listen to their beautiful (and joyful) song below: View this post on Instagram It’s...
Pope Francis attended the Third International Meeting of Choirs, and had some wise words for parish choirs, vocalists, and musicians! The Catholic Church celebrates St. Cecilia‘s feast day on Nov. 22. She is the patroness of musicians, so it is fitting that he discussed this! Words of Encouragement He...
This is quite the surprise! Avril Lavigne, a pop-punk singer-songwriter, released her new single on Sept. 19 entitled, “Head Above Water.” The single recently hit number one in digital sales on the Christian Billboard, and number two on Billboard’s Hot Christian Songs and Christian Streaming Songs. The artist is...
Brother Isaiah of the Franciscan Friars of the Renewal released new music! The CFR released Poco a Poco, the 2018 follow-up to his 2016 album, Broomstick. His latest music video, entitled “Struggler,” includes some of his fellow CFRs. Check out the music video below: What do you think of his...
This is an unusual story. Last month, many parishioners at St. Monica Church in western Kenya were dismayed to hear their priest Fr. Paul Ogalo had been suspended from priestly duties for a whole year. His offense? Rapping at church. Here’s what he would do: He would celebrate Mass...
