Exclusive Virtual Retreat
with Composer Dan Schutte

Join us for pre-Lenten virtual retreat just for The Madeleine Community by legendary Catholic musician Dan Schutte—one of the best-known and most influential composers of Catholic music for liturgy in the English-speaking world. Some of his most celebrated songs include “Here I am, Lord,” “City of God,” and “Sing a New Song.”  You might also know Dan’s work from his videos that we play at Masses during Lent, Advent and other seasons.

You won’t want to miss this opportunity to be part of this virtual experience with Dan, with a live Q&A chat after the last session.

  • January 26 6:30–7:30 pm • Paying Attention to God
  • February 2, 6:30–7:30 pm • Staking our Lives on Jesus
  • February 9, 6:30–8:00 pm. • Sent as Disciples of Hope (Live 30-minute Q&A follows)

Registration opens Tuesday, January 5. Space is limited. Only one registration needed per household.

Questions? Email Maria Manzo, mmanzo@themadeleine.edu.

This retreat is made possible free of charge to The Madeleine Community by a generous anonymous donor.

About Dan Schutte

Dan’s theological training includes Jesuit formation and two master’s degrees – in theology and liturgy respectively – from the Graduate Theological Union in Berkeley, California.  In addition, he has three honorary doctoral degrees for his contribution to the life of the Church.  Currently, Dan is composer-in-residence at the University of San Francisco.

As a musician, some of his most celebrated songs—“Here I Am, Lord,” “City of God” and “Sing a New Song”—are from his years of collaboration with the St. Louis Jesuits.  These songs, and many others, are truly part of the life-blood of Catholic repertoire in the post-Vatican II age.  To honor that legacy, in 2017 OCP released the 40th anniversary edition of Earthen Vessels, as well as a beautifully remixed and remastered commemorative edition of their classic Christmas album, Gentle Night.

While Dan has served as liturgist and music director in various pastoral and academic settings, he spends a significant amount of time each year traveling to offer concerts, retreats, workshops and parish missions to communities throughout the country.  Without missing a beat, in the year of CoVid Dan has adapted his in-person retreats to a powerful virtual format.

This unique retreat opportunity is a synthesis of Dan’s knowledge of Sacred Scripture, exquisite videography, and beautiful music.  You can experience this retreat virtually with Dan in three consecutive one-hour sessions.  As a bonus, Dan will join us for a 30-minute virtual “meet and greet” on our final session.