The Creation by Hildreth Meiere. All from the Church of St.Bartholomew, New York.

“Hildreth Meiere – Forgotten Artist”

Celia McGee of the New York Times writes about a new book on the works of Hildreth Meiere – and calls our attention to a walking tour of some of her work in New York scheduled for May 18. It being the New York Times, there is of course no mention of Meiere’s role as a Catholic artist – even though an exhibit here two years ago emphasized her religious works. For more on this aspect of her work see here (by us) and this excellent article by Matthew Alderman in the NLM.

We call your attention to two recitals taking place this weekend by musicians connected with St. Mary Church in Norwalk, CT.

The first is tomorrow evening, Friday, April 25th, at 7:30 p.m. at St. Mary’s in Norwalk.  Judy Malafronte will be giving a recital of colorful and varied songs, with David Hughes on piano.  Schubert songs; a collection of French songs by Debussy, Satie, and Boulanger; and a cycle of Shakespeare songs by Quilter, Finzi, and Sondheim. Come for the recital, and a festive reception afterward.

Friday, 25 April 2014 7:30 p.m. Boulanger & Co.
Judy Malafronte, mezzo-soprano
David Hughes, piano
St. Mary Church 669 West Avenue Norwalk, CT

The second recital is on Sunday afternoon, April 27th, at 5:00 p.m. at the Church of the Assumption in Ansonia. David Hughes in an organ recital, La Résurrection du Christ, for the Octave Day of Easter (including Tournemire’s suite from L’Orgue mystique for Quasimodo Sunday and the Easter selections from Messiaen’s towering Livre du Saint-Sacrement), with the corresponding chants sung by several men from the St. Mary’s Choir. Assumption is a magnificent church, with a colorful organ (a 1929 Midmer-Losh) that’s perfect for this repertoire. An elegant reception will follow in the church hall. More information on the church and the organ is available here: www.assumptionansonia.org/organ.html.

Sunday, 27 April 2014 5:00 p.m.
La Résurrection du Christ
David Hughes, organ
The Church of the Assumption 61 Cliff Street Ansonia, CT

Yesterday evening in the venerable church of St. Patrick – New York’s first cathedral – the office of vespers was sung for Friday in the fourth week of Lent. The schola was directed by Charles Weaver, Fr. Richard Cipolla presided and Bill Riccio and John Pia were the MCs. The Society of St. Hugh of Cluny sponsored the service; we would like to express our gratitude to Monsignor Donald Sakano, pastor of St. Patrick’s.

Note:  This conference will be proceeded by  Solemn Traditional Vespers  at 5:30 PM. The location will be the magnificent setting of Old St.Patrick’s Cathedral/Basilica. See here for details.

Please be aware of the dress code of the Union League Club:  business attire . . . jackets for men, no jeans or sneakers

For more details about the conference  and the speakers, see here.

UPDATE: Loreto Publications, the American publisher of Prof. de Mattei’s history of Vatican II, will be selling the book at the conference. Don’t miss this chance to get your copy signed by the author!

“The Church at the Close of an Age:  Postconciliar Catholicism at the End of the Generation of Vatican II”

On Friday April 4th at 7:00 p.m. at the Union League Club in New York City, the Society of St. Hugh of Cluny will sponsor a brief conference examining postconciliar Catholicism at the end of the generation of Vatican II, featuring lectures by two outstanding Catholic scholars who are well-known for their courageous defense of traditional theological positions, Prof. Roberto de Mattei and Dr. John Lamont.

Dr. Lamont will begin the evening by addressing the problem of the rule of law in the Catholic Church — an important topic made more poignant today by the systemic failures of the abuse crisis. He will expose some of the conceptual sources of the current predicament in the post-medieval theological tradition and offer an alternative perspective grounded in the teaching of St. Thomas.

Pope Francis is the first Pope since the Second Vatican Council who did not participate personally in its work, and hence his ascent to the Chair of Peter may be said to mark the closing of an age. Prof. de Mattei will speak about the Catholicism at the close of this age of Vatican II, examining the historical roots of the present situation and thus providing the necessary background for understanding recent and future developments.

All are welcome to attend; admission is free of charge.

The conference will be preceded by Solemn Vespers in the Traditional Roman rite at 5:30 p.m. at Saint Patrick’s Old Cathedral in Lower Manhattan, only 15 minutes from the Union League Club by subway (#6 line). See below for detailed directions.

Please help us spread the word by circulating this flyer!

Roberto de Mattei is Professor of Modern History and History of Christianity at the European University in Rome, has held many other academic and advisory positions during a distinguished career. A well-known commentator on Catholic affairs in his homeland, he is the author of more than a dozen books, some of them translated into multiple European languages. His incisive history of Vatican II was published in 2010, and is now available in English through Loreto Publications under the title The Second Vatican Council — An Unwritten Story. Copies of the book will be available for sale and signing at the conference.

John R.T. Lamont is a philosopher of religion and theologian based in Sydney, Australia. A significant contributor to the contemporary revival of Thomism, his work has appeared in leading academic journals such as The Thomist and The Monist as well as more popular periodicals such as First Things. His acclaimed study of the rational basis for Christian faith, Divine Faith, was published in 2004 by Ashgate.

Please be aware of the dress code of the Union League Club:  business attire . . . jackets for men, no jeans or sneakers

More information about the Union League Club, including directions, can be found HERE.

For those coming from Vespers at St Patrick’s Old Cathedral: Walk north on Mulberry Street, cross Houston Street and walk to Bleecker Street Station. Get on 6 line uptown. Get off at 33rd Street/Park Avenue South. Walk north 4 blocks to East 37th street. Estimated travel time: 15 minutes.

The Society of St Hugh of Cluny will be sponsoring Solemn Traditional Vespers on Friday, April 4th at 5:30 PM. The location will be the magnificent setting of Old St.Patrick’s Cathedral/Basilica. All are welcome!

The website of the Basilica (with directions) is HERE.

From our “High Church” friends – the Medieval Latin Mass! (We’ve been sponsoring them for years.) The music promises to be “spectacular.”

The Medieval Latin Mass

featuring the Missa Ave Maris Stella by Josquin de Prez celebrated in the style of the period.
8:00 PM, Tuesday, March 25, at The Church of the Resurrection, 119 East 74th St., New York City

“A pre-mass lecture will be offered at 5:30 PM by Prof. Jennifer (Bloxam) of Williams College. This is an actual mass (not a concert or recreation), celebrated in Latin by candlelight in the style of the late Middle Ages. All events are free, and a reception follows. Free commemorative event poster for the first 100 to arrive! For more information or to donate, visit www.resurrectionnyc.org or contact Father Sean Wallace at swallace@gts.edu. ”

Source: The Renaissance Society of America

UPDATE: I thought it was clear from the description and the venue, but in case it isn’t, this service is in the Episcopalian church “not in communion with the Bishop of Rome.”