Authentically black and Catholic.(Ministries)(cultural adaptation of the liturgy at Our Lady of the Sea Catholic church, New Orleans, Louisiana) From: National Catholic Reporter | Date: January 23, 2004| Author: Halter, Deborah | COPYRIGHT 2004 National Catholic Reporter. This material is published under license from the publisher through the Gale Group, Farmington Hills, Michigan.  All inquiries regarding rights should be directed to the Gale Group.Copyright information

Two years ago, 11 stouthearted parishioners comprised the gospel choir at Our Lady Star of the Sea in eastern New Orleans. Today, the 32-voice choir includes retirees, professionals, students, and an 8-year-old percussionist who is astonishingly comfortable with liturgical music.

"They're good at recruiting," laughed Richard Cheri, a liturgical musician whose well-focused energy serves this neighborhood church where families wall to Mass and chat on the sidewalk in front...

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