Helen Hull Hitchcock
Helen Hull Hitchcock
Helen Hull Hitchcock (1939-2014) was editor of the Adoremus Bulletin, which she co-founded. She was also the founding director of Women for Faith & Family and editor of its quarterly journal, Voices. She published many articles and essays in a wide range of Catholic journals, and authored and edited The Politics of Prayer: Feminist Language and the Worship of God (Ignatius Press 1992), a collection of essays on issues involved in translation. She contributed essays to several books, including Spiritual Journeys, a book of “conversion stories” (Daughters of St. Paul). Helen lectured in the US and abroad, and appeared frequently on radio and television, representing Catholic teaching on issues affecting Catholic women, families, and Catholic faith and worship.
The Legacy of Pope Benedict XVI
Online Edition: April 2013 Vol. XIX, No. 2 The Legacy of Pope Benedict XVI – Continuity: Sacred Liturgy, and the…
USCCB November 2012 Meeting
Online Edition: December 2012 Vol. XVIII, No. 9 USCCB November 2012 Meeting Bishops Promote Penance, Preaching, for the New Evangelization…
Scripture & the New Evangelization
Online Edition: November 2012 Vol. XVIII, No. 8 Scripture and the New Evangelization A Review of the Recent History of…
Synod of Bishops: A New Evangelization for Today’s World
Online Edition: October 2012 Vol. XVIII, No. 7 Synod of Bishops: A New Evangelization for Today’s World by Helen Hull…
Survey on the New Missal Translation
Six months after the introduction into parishes of the new translation of the Roman Missal, Adoremus conducted a reader survey. The survey, included in the May 2012 issue of AB, asked readers for their views on the translation, the preparation, and initial reception of the new texts, and invited comments on the effect of the new Roman Missal translation on the liturgy in their parishes — in particular on reverence and music.
The Vision of Ezekiel
Online Edition: October 2012 Vol. XVIII, No. 7 The Vision of Ezekiel The Vision of Ezekiel – Raphael (Raffaello Sanzio…
Learning the Language of Church Architecture
Online Edition: March 2012 Vol. XVIII, No. 1 Learning the Language of Church Architecture by Helen H. Hitchcock Book Review…
Translations and Controversies
This concise explanation of the essential purpose of translation of sacred texts was written 400 years ago — in the translators’ preface to the King James Bible (Authorized Version), first published in 1611. Four centuries have not altered this insight. Achieving this goal, however, may be difficult — especially when translating sacred texts
New Liturgical Music Institute Honors Blessed John Henry Newman
Online Edition: October 2011 Vol. XVII, No. 7 New Liturgical Music Institute Honors Blessed John Henry Newman by Helen Hull…
The Adoremus Hymnal – Second Edition
Online Edition: September 2011 Vol. XVII, No. 6 Introducing — The Adoremus Hymnal – Second Edition by Helen Hull Hitchcock…