Bob Dufford

Bob Dufford

Robert J. Dufford, S. J. (born 1943) is a Jesuit priest, a former member of the St. Louis Jesuits musical group, and a composer of Catholic liturgical music. His most popular song is "Be Not Afraid." His work is included in such hymnals as "Glory and Praise" and "Gather".

Selected Works

* "Be Not Afraid" (1975)
* "Sing to the Mountains" (1975)
* "Like a Shepherd" (1976)
* "All the Ends of the Earth" (1981)
* "St. Louis Jesuit Mass - Holy" (1973)

His music in contemporary Catholic culture

Bob Dufford is one of many musicians who compose contemporary Catholic liturgical music. This music has enjoyed widespread success throughout the English speaking world. There have also been a number of controversies surrounding this music.

External links

* [http://www.ocp.org/artists/703 Oregon Catholic Press Bio]


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