Mater Eucharistiae

Dominican Sisters of Mary, Mother of the Eucharist

Dominican Sisters of Mary album released by De Montfort Music.

“Mater Eucharistiae” is the debut recording from the Dominican Sisters of Mary, Mother of the Eucharist. The album captivated music lovers across the country, securing the No. 1 spot on Billboard magazine’s Classical Traditional Chart for nine weeks.

The 15 peaceful and serene songs on the Sisters’ debut release include original compositions written by the Sisters that reflect their Dominican spirituality, along with a selection of modern and ancient hymns and chants in English and in Latin. Singing both a capella, and with the accompaniment of organ, trumpet and chimes, the Dominican Sisters of Mary, Mother of the Eucharist have created a collection that is reflective of the music in their daily community life.

The Sisters may be recognized due to their multiple appearances on The Oprah Winfrey Show, and the extensive publicity they have received in the U.S. and Canada through outlets such as The New York Times, The Detroit Free Press, The Washington Post, CNN, Fox News and beyond. The Dominican Sisters of Mary placed in the finals of the second season of The American Bible Challenge, hosted by Jeff Foxworthy on The Game Show Network.

The Dominican Sisters of Mary, Mother of the Eucharist were founded 16 years ago, and currently have 110 sisters currently in the community. They also are well-known for their teaching missions in schools all over the U.S. They chant the Divine Office throughout the day and their favorite hymns throughout the year, while also composing music of their own. They follow in the thirteenth-century footsteps of St. Dominic, while very much engaging the modern world.

Read the Dominican Sisters of Mary Top Billboard Charts at #1 Press Release. Click here

About De Montfort Music

De Montfort Music is a division of AimHigher Entertainment – both founded by music-industry veterans Kevin and Monica Fitzgibbons. Its special mission is to sign, develop, produce and bring to market the very best in Sacred Music. The label is an ambassador of the true and the beautiful. The Benedictines of Mary are signed to De Montfort Music, which is distributed worldwide through Decca/Universal Classics.

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