Dennis C. Smolarski Sj

About the Author

Dennis C. Smolarski, SJ, is a distinguished Jesuit priest, liturgical scholar, and professor emeritus of sacred music and liturgy at Loyola Marymount University in Los Angeles. With decades of experience in ecclesiastical education and pastoral ministry, he has dedicated his career to deepening the understanding and practice of Catholic worship. Smolarski's expertise in liturgical principles has made him a sought-after consultant for dioceses and religious communities across the United States. His seminal work, How Not to Say Mass, Third Edition: A Guidebook on Liturgical Principles and the Roman Missal, offers practical guidance for clergy and liturgical ministers, emphasizing reverence, active participation, and fidelity to the Church's traditions. Through his writings and teachings, Smolarski continues to inspire a more vibrant and authentic celebration of the Eucharist in contemporary Catholic life.