Combined Choirs of the Cathedral Honor Mary with Marian Concert

The Combined Choirs perform a Marian Concert. (Photos by John Simitz)

The Combined Choirs of the Cathedral of St. Catharine of Siena, Allentown performed a Marian Concert Aug. 13 in tribute of the 100^th anniversary of the apparitions of Our Lady of Fatima.

The apparitions began May 13, 1917, when 9-year-old Francisco and 7-year-old Jacinta Marto, along with their cousin Lucia dos Santos, reported seeing the Virgin Mary in Fatima, Portugal. They continued monthly until Oct. 13, 1917, and later were declared worthy of belief by the Catholic Church.

The concert audience joins the choir in singing “Sing of Mary” at the cathedral.

More than 75 choir members join together to sing “Hail Mary – Gentle Woman.”

The Combined Choirs sing “Ave Maria,” which asks for the intercession of Mary.

Beverly McDevitt, right, director of the Cathedral and Diocesan choirs, leads the cathedral’s adult choirs – Angelorum Choir, Cathedral Choir, Diocesan Choir and Living Word Choir – in singing the “Magnificat.” The piece is taken from the Gospel of Luke and is the Blessed Mother’s hymn of praise to the Lord.

Beverly McDevitt and the Combined Choir receive applause after performing several selections honoring Mary during the Marian Concert.

More than 500 faithful enjoy the Combined Choirs’ performance of “As I Kneel Before You” by James Kilbane.