Copyright Law and Divine Worship

“Many published works are protected by national and international copyright laws, which are intended to ensure that composers, text writers, publishers, and their employees receive a fair return for their work. Churches and other institutions have a legal and moral obligation to seek proper permissions and to pay for reprinting of published works when required, even if copies are intended only for the use of the congregation.” (no. 105, Sing to the Lord: Music in Divine Worship, © 2007, USCCB). 

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