07/30/2026
We are very pleased to welcome Paul Thornock to present “In Spirit and in Truth: Rediscovering beautiful Catholic music in the American Cathedral”.
Dr. Paul Thornock is Director of Music and Organist at the Cathedral of St. John the Baptist in Savannah, Georgia, where he conducts the semi-professional Cathedral Choir, the fully professional Choral Scholars, and acts as Artistic Director for the Friends of Cathedral Music concert series. He is also the Chorus Master of the Savannah Philharmonic Chorus.
Before coming to Savannah, Dr. Thornock was the director of music at St. Joseph Cathedral in Columbus, Ohio and St. James Cathedral in Seattle. He has also taught at the University of Puget Sound, Capital University, and Trinity Lutheran Seminary. He holds degrees from the University of Puget Sound (BM), the University of Notre Dame (MM), and the University of Cincinnati College-Conservatory of Music (DMA). He has upcoming organ recitals at the University of Notre Dame (2026) and at the Notre Dame Cathedral in Paris (2027).
Doors to Regina Coeli Hall, located in the undercroft of the Cathedral, will open at 7:30pm and the talk commences at 8:00pm. You can access the hall from the double wooden doors closest to Abercorn Street. We will be providing wine, beer, and non-alcoholic options for all to enjoy in addition to lights snacks.