Performative and Theatrical music and lights during Christmas evening mass

Verified Finding
St. Joseph the Worker Parish— Weirton, WVLITURGYMEDIUM

Pastor of the parish had lights dimming and brightening during parts of the mass. Before mass he sang a revised version of a secular song 'Halleluja' with rewritten lyrics about the nativity. Granted this is not during mass, but still this and the lighting changes is in direct opposition of what Pope Benedict XVI declared about music and lights needing to be reverent.

Incident date: 12/24/2025

Corrections & ResponsesNo Correction Filed

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