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Gusten y Vean/Taste and See: music to enrich bilingual worship
January 2012
January 27, 2012PORTLAND, Ore./Dallas Tex.—January 26, 2012—One of Hispanic Catholic music’s most respected composers, Mary Frances Reza’s newest album, Gusten y Vean/Taste and See has been released at this year’s South West Liturgical Conference (SWLC) in Dallas, Tex.
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New Resources from OCP Help Parishes Embrace the New Roman Missal
March 8, 2011
March 20, 2011PORTLAND, Ore.—As the implementation date of the new English translation of the Roman Missal draws closer, OCP offers new resources including the Mass Settings Comparison Guide and official ICEL chant recordings to assist church leaders in uniting their worship communities under the new texts.
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Everyone’s Invited to Praise and Worship at LA Congress Youth Day
March 3, 2011
March 07, 2011PORTLAND, Ore./ANAHEIM, Calif. —On March 17, 2011 over 15,000 teens will be united in faith by the reggae/Latino-pop fusion of “Everyone’s Invited/Son Todos Invitados”—the official theme song of Youth Day at this year’s Los Angeles Religious Education Congress, written by spiritandsong.com artist Pedro Rubalcava.
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OCP Helps Nearly 18,000 U.S. Catholic Parishes Implement the New Roman Missal
February 3, 2011
February 08, 2011PORTLAND, Ore.—In January 2011, every U.S. Catholic church opened their mail to find a package from leading liturgical publisher, OCP. Inside—essential resources for introducing the new Roman Missal—free copies of the Revised Order of Mass with Supplemental Mass Settings booklet and New and Revised Mass Settings CD.
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OCP Launches VIP Concert Sweepstakes on Facebook
January 6, 2011
January 05, 2011PORTLAND, Ore.—Now through January 31, 2011, OCP Facebook fans have the chance to win a personalized VIP concert from Catholic recording artists: Steve Angrisano, ValLimar Jansen, Pedro Rubalcava and Dan Schutte.
The winner will receive a personalized DVD featuring a mini-concert with song dedications from each of the four OCP artists, as well as a bonus song from the artist of their choice.
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New OCP Mass Settings Only a Click Away
January 4, 2011
January 04, 2011PORTLAND, Ore.—Church leaders everywhere can now preview, compare and download new Mass settings, from the convenience of their computer screens.
In anticipation of the November 27, 2011 implementation of the new Roman Missal, leading liturgical publisher OCP has begun exclusive online publication of several new Mass settings. These digital editions allow composer manuscripts to be delivered directly to the customer.
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Sarah Hart nominated for 2011 “Best Gospel Song” Grammy Award
December 3, 2010
December 08, 2010PORTLAND, Ore.—Spiritandsong.com artist and songwriter Sarah Hart has been nominated for a 2011 Grammy Award. “Better Than a Hallelujah,” co-written by Sarah Hart and Chapin Hartford and preformed by Amy Grant, is among 4 others to receive this prestigious nomination in the “Best Gospel Song” category.
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Hymnal crosses cultural divides to unite multilingual parishes
November 2, 2010
October 04, 2010Spanish- and English- speaking worship communities in the U.S. have a way to celebrate their faith and culture side-by-side. One Faith, Una Voz is the only Catholic hymnal featuring bilingual songs alongside original language English and Spanish titles.
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OCP aids in rebuilding the spiritual lives of Haitian earthquake victims
September 8, 2010
September 08, 2010PORTLAND, Ore.—It has been nearly 9 months since a devastating earthquake rocked the small nation of Haiti; however, OCP continues to offer support with its donation of the Haitian Creole-language hymnal, "N ap regle tout bagay an chantan."
Starting in April of 2010 OCP began working with the Diocese of Orlando, Fl. to bring a new edition of the hymnal to Haiti. Just released from customs in late August, this hymnal will be an important source of strength for the Haitian Church’s efforts of ministry among the people.
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OCP Artists Win in 8 Categories at the 2010 Unity Awards
August 31st, 2010
September 01, 2010PORTLAND, Ore.—On Saturday, August 28th, OCP and spiritandsong.com artists took the top honor in 8 categories at the tenth annual Unity Awards, presented by the United Catholic Music and Video Association. The event was held at Southside Victory Church in Calgary, Alberta CA. Tom Booth, spiritandsong.com artist and 2010 Unity Award winner, performed “You Stand Knocking” from his album Captured during the award show.
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OCP accepts pre-orders for Order of Mass supplement, Mass settings CD, accompaniments
August 20, 2010
August 20, 2010PORTLAND, Ore.—With the USCCB’s announcement of the first Sunday of Advent 2011 (November 27, 2011) as the implementation date for the new English translation of the Roman Missal, OCP is now able to offer resources to help parishes learn, teach and implement the changes in their community. Their assembly supplement, Mass settings CD and keyboard/choral editions for new and revised Mass settings are all available for pre-order at OCP.org/NewMassSettings.
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Catholic Press Association Recognizes OCP for Publishing and Promotional Efforts
July 27, 2010
August 09, 2010OCP, along with the Catholic Sentinel and El Centinela (both published by OCP), captured over 20 recognitions, across a wide variety of categories during the 2010 Catholic Press Association Awards. The winners were announced on June 4th at the Catholic Media Convention in New Orleans, LA.
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OCP receives 22 nominations in 15 categories for the 2010 Unity Awards
August 3, 2010
August 05, 2010PORTLAND, Ore.—Final nominations for the 2010 Unity Awards were recently announced and artists from OCP and spiritandsong.com were nominated in several categories. The Unity Awards will be held on Saturday, August 28th at the Southside Victory Church in Calgary, Alberta Canada. Featured OCP and spiritandsong.com artist Tom Booth will be performing “You Stand Knocking” from his newest collection “Captured.”
OCP and spiritandsong.com nominations are:
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Ken Canedo, Bob Hurd Collaborate on Mass of Glory Revision for OCP
July 15, 2010
July 14, 2010To help parishes prepare their communities for the third edition of the Roman Missal, OCP has chosen five new and four revised Mass settings for initial publication in the company’s missal and hymnal products. One of the revised settings selected is Mass of Glory from composers Ken Canedo and Bob Hurd.
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OCP Turns to Composer Christopher Walker for New, Revised Mass Settings
June 8, 2010
June 08, 2010PORTLAND, Ore.—In anticipation of the new translation of the Roman Missal, OCP has chosen five new and four revised Mass settings for initial publication in the company’s missal and hymnal products. Mass of St. Paul the Apostle, a new setting by Christopher Walker, is among those selected.
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Randall DeBruyn’s Mass of the Resurrection Selected for OCP Worship Resources
May 25, 2010
May 27, 2010In anticipation of the new translation of the Roman Missal, OCP has chosen five new and four revised Mass settings for initial publication in the company’s missal and hymnal products. One of the new settings selected is Randall DeBruyn’s Mass of the Resurrection.
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OCP Chooses Revised Bilingual Setting by Bob Hurd for Worship Resources
May 11, 2010
May 11, 2010In anticipation of the new translation of the Roman Missal, OCP has chosen five new and four revised Mass settings for initial publication in the company’s missal and hymnal products. A revised bilingual setting, Misa del Pueblo Inmigrante/Mass of the Immigrants by Bob Hurd, is among those selected. While Masses in Spanish only are not affected by the new translation of the Roman Missal, bilingual settings must be prepared for communities worshiping in both languages.
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Owen Alstott’s Heritage Mass Among Those Revised for Upcoming OCP Resources
April 27, 2010
April 27, 2010
In anticipation of the new translation of the Roman Missal, OCP has chosen five new and four revised Mass settings for initial publication in the company’s missal and hymnal products. One of the revised settings selected is Owen Alstott’s Heritage Mass. Continue →
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OCP Selects Misa Santa Cecilia/Mass of St. Cecilia for Use in Bilingual Worship Communities
April 15, 2010
April 15, 2010In anticipation of the new translation of the Roman Missal, OCP has chosen five new and four revised Mass settings for initial publication. Misa Santa Cecilia/Mass of St. Cecilia, a new bilingual setting by Estela García-López and Rodolfo López, is among those selected. While Masses in Spanish only are not affected by the new translation of the Roman Missal, bilingual settings must be prepared for communities worshiping in both languages.
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Dan Schutte’s Mass of Christ the Savior Chosen for OCP Missals and Hymnals
March 23, 2010
March 24, 2010
In anticipation of the new translation of the Roman Missal, OCP has chosen five new and four revised Mass settings for initial publication in the company’s missal and hymnal products. One of the new settings selected is Dan Schutte’s Mass of Christ the Savior. Continue →
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OCP Selects New and Revised Mass Settings in Anticipation of New Roman Missal
March 10, 2010
March 10, 2010In anticipation of the new translation of the Roman Missal, OCP has chosen five new and four revised Mass settings for initial publication. After several years of close collaboration with a variety of composers, the following new settings have been selected:
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OCP.org Offers Dedicated Page for New Roman Missal Resources, Information
2/25/2010
March 01, 2010To help answer concerns church leaders may have regarding the implementation of the new Roman Missal, OCP has developed an online resource center. The web page—OCP.org/NewMassSettings—is designed to serve as a planning guide for all things related to the New Order of Mass. Visitors to the page will find what they need conveniently located in one place: practical resources, catechetical articles related to the new translation, links to useful websites, frequently asked questions and more.
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New Leader’s Resource Makes Planning Easy for Catholic Teachers and Catechists
July 02, 2009The final element in the Never Too Young suite of publications is now available: Never Too Young: Leader’s Resource. The full collection offers music and prayer resources that have been selected and prepared uniquely for youth in grades four through eight. Compiled with a “teacher’s eye,” the Leader’s Resource is helpful for those leading faith formation programs, classes and prayer experiences. Experts Mark Friedman and Janet Vogt provide practical applications to acquaint teachers, catechists and students with the Never Too Young repertoire. Continue →
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OCP’s Contemporary Music Division Offers Free Downloads of Five Songs
September 09, 2008
Spiritandsong.com, the contemporary music division of OCP, today announced a unique promotion called “5 For 5 For Free.” For a five-hour window, fans are being invited to download five songs from an exciting new musician for free Continue →
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OCP Donates $65,000 to Archdiocese of New Orleans to Support Recovery Efforts
July 25, 2008
OCP recently donated $65,000 to the Archdiocese of New Orleans to aid the ongoing rebuilding efforts of several parishes devastated by Hurricane Katrina. Continue →
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OCP Sends Relief Funds to Parishes Hit By Midwest Floods
July 10, 2008Recent devastating floods have hit many communities in Iowa and Illinois. In an effort to speed the recovery process in these regions, OCP has reached out, sending financial support to two parishes.
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MP3 Downloads of Today’s Best Worship Songs Now Available on OCP.org
June 26, 2008
Customers looking to purchase their favorite songs from OCP artists now have a new option. OCP’s recently redesigned Web site, OCP.org, now offers full-length, high-quality (256 kbps), DRM-free MP3s for download. Continue →
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Spiritandsong.com Reveals Winner of Fifth Annual March Music Madness
April 08, 2008
Matt Maher’s “Your Grace Is Enough” took the title this week in the championship round of spiritandsong.com’s fifth annual March Music Madness contest. Continue →
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OCP launches Spanish-language Web site-OCPenEspanol.org
March 13, 2008
On March 12, 2008, OCP launched OCPenEspanol.org, a Spanish-language version of the recently redesigned OCP.org site. Continue →
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OCP Awards $114,000 in Grants to 44 Parishes Across the Country
March 10, 2008
In the latest round of the OCP Parish Grants awards, 44 parishes throughout the United States received a total of $114,000 of assistance. Since the inception of the program in 2001, nearly 400 churches in total have been awarded over $800,000. Continue →
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OCP Publisher, Board Member Among Those Recognized with Papal Honors
December 06, 2007
To mark the 10th anniversary of his assignment to Western Oregon, Archbishop John Vlazny recently awarded nine priests with the honorary title of monsignor. In addition, the archbishop conveyed papal honors on a religious order priest, four religious order women, a deacon, and several lay men and women. Continue →
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Users Rave About OCP’s Spanish Language Guide to Daily Prayer
November 30, 2007
Developed by OCP, one of the leading publishers of worship resources in the U.S., the book offers Scripture readings, reflections, saint profiles and more for every day of the week. OCP publishes two editions each year. Continue →
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OCP Recognized for Excellence in Major Categories at Unity Awards
October 11, 2007
On Saturday, Oct. 6, 2007, OCP and spiritandsong.com artists were winners in five major categories at the 8th annual Unity Awards at the Orpheum Theatre in Phoenix, Arizona. Continue →
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St. Louis Jesuits Reunion Concert to Benefit the Ignatian Spirituality Center
September 24, 2007
After reuniting to release their first album in over 20 years in 2006, the St. Louis Jesuits are coming together again for “Music of Hope,” a concert to benefit the Ignatian Spirituality Center in Seattle. Continue →
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OCP, University of Portland Set to Host Liturgical Music Retreat and Conference
August 30, 2007
OCP and the University of Portland have announced plans to host “The Cultures of Catholic Church Music: Evolving Rhythms and Dynamics,” a retreat and conference on the university campus Oct. 5 and 6, 2007. Continue →
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New guide to daily prayer helps Spanish-speakers celebrate their faith
August 25, 2007
Spanish-speaking Catholics in the U.S. now have a family-friendly guide to prayer and the daily Lectionary readings thanks to Palabra, Vida y Fe (Word, Life & Faith). Continue →
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Jenny Pixler’s Strong Debut Album Announces She is Here to Stay
August 02, 2007
Jenny Pixler has burst onto the scene with Invitation, her first solo album. With this debut under her belt, it’s official: she’s one of the most promising new singer/songwriters in contemporary Catholic music. Continue →
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St. Louis Jesuits Together Again for a Concert at NPM National Convention
June 20, 2007
After reuniting to release their first album in over 20 years in 2006, the St. Louis Jesuits are together again for a concert at the National Association of Pastoral Musicians national convention. Continue →
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New OCP Web Site Launch Marks the Latest Step in Re-Branding Effort
June 20, 2007
OCP will launch a completely rebuilt version of the main OCP.org Web site on Wednesday, June 27. Continue →
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OCP to Honor NPM Founder Father Virgil C. Funk at National Convention
June 14, 2007
Worship resource leader OCP is scheduled to recognize the contributions of Father Virgil C. Funk, founder and president emeritus of the National Association of Pastoral Musicians. Continue → -
Catholic Press Association honors OCP for publishing and promotional efforts
June 04, 2007OCP, along with The Catholic Sentinel and El Centinela (both published by OCP), was recognized in a wide range of categories through the latest round of the Catholic Press Association Awards. The winners were announced on May 25, 2007, at the Catholic Media Convention in Brooklyn, N.Y.
FIRST PLACE WINNERS
Best Direct Mail Promotion
Non-Subscriber Campaign, by OCP Marketing & Editorial Staff, OCP, Portland, Ore.General Excellence (Spanish language publication)
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El Centinela, Portland, Ore.
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Innovative Never Too Young is a unique Catholic music resource for young people
May 18, 2007
OCP’s contemporary music division, spiritandsong.com, recently announced the release of the first Catholic music resource designed specifically for kids in grades 4-8. Continue →
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Worship resource leader OCP purchases Liturgical Publications of St. Louis, Inc.
May 02, 2007
OCP has acquired Liturgical Publications of St. Louis, Inc., joining two long-established Catholic companies that have served churches for many years. Continue → -
Josh Blakesley wins spiritandsong.com’s March Music Madness
April 10, 2007
Josh Blakesley’s “Come to Jesus” took the title this week in the championship round of spiritandsong.com’s fourth annual March Music Madness contest. Continue →
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No More ‘Waiting’ for Josh Blakesley’s Brilliant Second Album
March 20, 2007
The man who boldly announced his arrival with his debut, Immersed, has produced a stellar sophomore album that shows he is here to stay. Josh Blakesley, winner of the 2004 Unity Award for New Artist of the Year, brings us Waiting, a collection of 12 inventive pop, rock, and funk tracks that demonstrate both his prodigious talent and his commitment to God. Continue →
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Ceili Rain’s Hit Single ‘Kneeling’ Has Listeners on Their Feet
March 12, 2007
Sometimes a song’s message is so powerful, it can’t be limited to a single audience. Ceili Rain’s latest offering, “Kneeling,” is exploding into the contemporary Christian music world with a message that calls Christians to unity in the midst of divisive times. Continue →
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spiritandsong.com’s popular March Music Madness contest returns
March 09, 2007
It’s that time of year again. Now in its fourth year, March Music Madness is a lively promotional event that generates a high level of user interaction with the spiritandsong.com website. Continue →
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Finding time for prayer and reflection easier than ever with Morning and Evening
February 05, 2007
Master composer Christopher Walker and acclaimed author and Daughter of Charity Sister Paule Freeburg have teamed up once again! Their latest collaboration helps listeners begin and end their days with prayer, whether they are in the sanctuary of the driver’s seat or the sanctuary of their homes. Continue →
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Donna Peña’s lively ‘Sigan la Bandera’ celebrates the Virgin Mary
December 07, 2006
Donna Peña brings her signature voice and passionate faith to Sigan la Bandera (Follow the Banner). The album is a musical celebration of Mary, who appeared to St. Juan Diego as the Virgin of Guadalupe in 1531, and who continues to inspire and intercede for the people of Mexico, the Americas and all who seek her help. Continue →
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New guide to daily prayer helps Spanish-speakers celebrate and strengthen their faith
November 14, 2006
Spanish-speaking Catholics in the U.S. have a new family-friendly guide to prayer and the daily Lectionary readings thanks to Palabra, Vida y Fe (Word, Life & Faith), published here in July. Continue →
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New Online Tool Revolutionizes Church Programs and Bulletins
October 18, 2006
Designing and printing bulletins for Sunday church services, weddings, funerals and other occasions will be much easier thanks to PrintandPraise.com, a new web-based tool launched here on October 16. Continue →
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Santiago Fernández’s First Solo Collection a Triumphant Success
March 20, 2006
The songs of talented composer Santiago Fernández have long been part of the OCP music program, appearing in the Spanish hymnal Flor y Canto, the recent Primavera con Cristo, and other resources. His first solo collection, Ven y Sígueme, solidifies his place as a leader in the world of spiritual music. Continue →