The Cantores Sancti Ludovici is a newly IRS-approved 501(c)(3) non-profit organization. It exists to fund a schola cantorum (school of singers) to chant the Divine Office and Holy Sacrifice of the Mass, as well as to study and promote the liberal arts and Catholic culture in St. Louis and beyond, with a particular emphasis on medieval studies.
For more information about the group, and to help out their mission, please visit their website:
Nicholas Kalinowski: Nicholas is the founding member and precentor (first cantor) of the Cantores Sancti Ludovici, establishing a formal collaboration with Monsignor Eugene Morris and the Oratory of Saints Gregory and Augustine in September 2022. He is responsible for the growth and development of the schola.
Philip Petrick: Philip is a sophomore in high school at the newly formed Chesterton Academy. He serves as assistant MC in the Oratory’s guild for altar boys. The schola strongly encourages the union between a knowledge of liturgical Latin, rubrics, service at the altar, and the sacred chants, and Philip is a good example of this skillset.
Carlos Rodriguez: Carlos grew up in greater Los Angeles, California, before recently moving to St. Louis with his family. As a professional accountant, he serves as a business advisor to the schola. He also specializes in the vocal technique of subharmonics, or deep droning.
Dr. David Foley: Dr. Foley is a scholar from Saskatoon, Canada, having completed his doctorate at the Pontifical Institute of Mediaeval Studies in Toronto. He has published several books, and is one of the rising talents in the field of medieval studies and translations today.
Joseph Ahmad: Joseph is a doctoral student at the Catholic University of America in Washington, DC. He formerly studied at the Polis Institute and worked at the Ecole Biblique in Jerusalem. His extensive knowledge of the Holy Land is a great resource for the schola.
Noah Lovins: Noah is a classically trained musician who now works as a pilot. He holds the distinction of possessing perfect pitch, and generously dedicated his talents as succentor (second cantor) to the schola in its formative years. He has a particular skill in digital transcription work, which allows manuscripts to be legible for our schola to chant today.