The 20th International Festival of Religious Song will take
place November 21-22, 2009, at the John Paul II Cultural Centre, 4300
Cawthra Road, Mississauga, Ontario. The Festival will feature two evenings
of quality music, song and a joyful celebration of faith, all highlighted
with multimedia effects.
The theme of the 21th International Festival of Religious
Song is:
“Hail, O favoured One” – Mary as the abode of the Holy Spirit.
May the International Festival of Religious Song be a
true celebration and witness of faith.
2009 IFORS - Guest Star from Italy
Father Mimmo Iervolino
Father Domenico Iervolino was born in S. Gennarello di Ottaviano (NA) on December 23, 1964. He began to write songs at eighteen. He won the "First festival of youth" as a performer and author with the song, "Brividi di agosto".
It was an unforgettable moment when, on September 15, 1987, Tony Melendez played his guitar for Pope John Paul II in Los Angeles. Born without arms, he performed a touching song entitled "Never Be The Same". When the Pope approached him from the stage to kiss him in appreciation, it seemed to reflect the sentiments of the entire country.
