Under Carl St.Clair, our singers performed Schubert's Mass in G and Charpentier's Te Deum for the blessing of the Abbey's third abbot.

Twelve singers of Pacific Chorale were honored to perform at St. Michael's Abbey in Silverado Canyon for the first time, as the Norbertine community celebrated the blessing of its new abbot, the Right Reverend John Caronan, O.Praem. Under the direction of Carl St.Clair, the singers performed Schubert's Mass in G at a Solemn Pontifical Mass on Sunday, September 27, and Charpentier's Te Deum at Michaelmas Vespers on Tuesday, September 29.

Take a peek inside the celebration on YouTube:

The Abbatial Blessing is a rare and solemn moment in the life of an abbey. As St. Michael’s Abbey prepared for the blessing of its third Abbot, the faithful were invited to join the community in prayer and thanksgiving and to learn more about the meaning of this ancient rite. Watch the full service on YouTube

Michaelmas is a Christian feast day celebrated on September 29th that honors Saint Michael the Archangel and all other angels. Watch the full service on YouTube