Old St. Joe's at St. Norbert College

08/19/2026

Today, Pope Leo, spoke about Sacred Music...

🎶 Sacred Music: More Than Music—It Is Prayer 🎶

Sacred music has always held a special place in the Church’s liturgy. It is not simply something added to the Mass to make it more beautiful; at its best, sacred music serves the liturgy, draws us more deeply into prayer, and helps lift our hearts and minds to God.

The Second Vatican Council reminds us that the Church’s musical tradition is a “treasure of inestimable value” and that sacred music becomes even more holy when it is intimately connected with the liturgical action (Sacrosanctum Concilium, 112).

This is why the formation of musicians who understand both the art of music and the sacred nature of the liturgy is so important.

St. Norbert College is now offering a degree in Sacred Music, forming a new generation of musicians who can bring their gifts to parishes, schools, choirs, and communities of faith.

Sacred musicians do much more than perform. They help a congregation pray. They give voice to our praise, our sorrow, our hope, and our thanksgiving. Through chant, hymnody, choral music, organ, and the Church’s rich musical tradition, they help us enter more fully into the mysteries we celebrate.

In a world filled with noise, the Church continues to need musicians who understand that sacred music ultimately points beyond itself.

The goal is not applause. The goal is prayer.

The goal is not performance. The goal is participation.

The goal is always to lead hearts toward God.

What a wonderful opportunity for St. Norbert College to help preserve, renew, and hand on this sacred tradition for generations to come. 🎼🙏

If you or someone you know is interested in learning more about the Sacred Music Degree, contact the admissions office here at SNC.



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08/13/2026

Our prayers are with all those affected by the devastating EF-3 tornado that struck Menasha and communities throughout the Fox Valley several weeks ago. We pray especially for those who have lost homes, businesses, possessions, and a sense of security, and for the first responders, volunteers, and neighbors who are helping in the aftermath.

May God give strength to those who are hurting, comfort to those who are grieving, and hope to the entire community as they continue the long work of rebuilding.

We invite you to take a moment to listen to Bishop Ricken’s beautiful pastoral message of prayer, compassion, and hope, which is linked in this post.

Lord, be near to all who are affected. Bring healing, peace, and strength to our Fox Valley community. 🙏

After a devastating EF3 tornado tore through Menasha and the Fox Va...

07/27/2026

Beautiful, Fun-filled day, celebrating one another as a parish family.

06/12/2026

Today we celebrate the Solemnity of the Sacred Heart of Jesus.

05/17/2026

04/06/2026

Many of our students on campus celebrate a closeness with saints of the Church, and today, we celebrate a special saint, a new saint of the Church, born April 6, 1901.

St. Pier Giorgio Frassati

He was born on Holy Saturday in 1901. He died on July 4, 1925, at the age of 24, which is celebrated as his feast day. He is known as the "Man of the Beatitudes" and was canonized on September 7, 2025.

Here is a song, "To the Heights," St Frassati's motto.

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03/22/2026

The question was asked, "How can I pray for you today?" The reply...

"That I see the face of the Lord before me, and that I don't turn my back. " -Fr. Ricardo

"Fully, Completely, More Nearly!"

(A conversation with Alex, the founder of the Hallow App with Jeff Cavins duringthe pray40 challenge. )

03/19/2026

Happy Feast of St. Joseph!

Join us for Mass tonight at 7 p.m.

Abbot Bradley Vanden Branden, O. Praem., will serve as principal celebrant.