I am a cradle Catholic. I was born after the Mass of St. Paul VI was already well established. I grew up familiar with hymns like On Eagle’s Wings and The King of Glory, and I enthusiastically sang ...

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William Mahrt, a towering figure in sacred music, left a legacy of preserving the Church’s traditional liturgical songs. Noted sacred music scholar William “Bill” Mahrt died Jan. 1 at the age of 85.

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