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Composers & Authors

The OCP family of composers and authors includes many of the best-known, most beloved liturgical composers, contemporary songwriters, authors and event presenters in the Church today. Hailing from all parts of the world, from England, Canada and Spain to Australia, Latin America and the U.S., they combine decades of pastoral ministry experience with incredible artistic gifts.

Timothy R. Smith

Timothy R. Smith has over 100 musical compositions published by OCP. His songs combine traditional and contemporary musical styles that are easily accessible to both listeners and worshiping assemblies.

Ricky Manalo, CSP

Father Ricky Manalo is a presbyter in the Paulist order, which is dedicated to the ministry of evangelization, reconciliation and ecumenism. An accomplished musician, composer, lecturer and author, he specializes in ritual music, liturgical inculturation and spirituality.

Cristóbal Fones, SJ

Jesuit Father Cristóbal Fones “seeks to announce the joy and hope of the Reign of God through music.” A gifted composer and native of Chile, he was ordained in 2007 after completing graduate studies in the United States.

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Glenn CJ Byer

Glenn CJ Byer was born and raised on a farm near Edmonton, Alberta, Canada. He has written widely on the liturgy, including articles on the meaning of the Constitution on the Sacred Liturgy, on marriage preparation, on the renovation of churches and most recently on the anointing of the sick. He has been a consultant on church construction and renovation projects. He speaks widely on the role of lay ministers in the Mass.

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Composers & Authors

Timothy R. Smith

Ricky Manalo, CSP

Cristóbal Fones, SJ

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