28 September 2015 A.D. PHILADELPHIA: Before Francis 1’s visit, a musical schism in the Archdiocese
28 September 2015 A.D. PHILADELPHIA: Before Francis 1’s visit, a musical schism in the Archdiocese McQuade, Dan. “Ahead of Pope Francis’ Visit, a Musical Schism in the Philadelphia Archdiocese. Philadelphia. 4 Jun 2015. http://www.phillymag.com/news/2015/06/04/pope-philly-music-schism/#PGF2LtjuXrlPvtds.01 . Accessed 28 Sept 2015. Ahead of Pope Francis’ Visit, a Musical Schism in the Philadelphia Archdiocese Deep in a list of “liturgical music happenings” late last month was this curious announcement: John Romeri , music director of the Archdiocese of Philadelphia, was leaving just a few months before Pope Francis’ visit. Even more curious was his reasoning: He says he’d clashed with Archbishop Charles Chaput . “This Holy Week, while [including] some of the most beautiful liturgies I have ever conducted, was not well received by the archbishop,” Romeri wrote. “This is the continuation of several years of discontent on his part with the Liturgical Music at the Cathedral...