The Shrine of Our Lady of Guadalupe invites you to an afternoon of sacred music with a free organ recital performed by Samuel Backman, one of the most compelling organists and composers of his generation. Known for his virtuosity, musical intelligence, and expressive artistry, Samuel Backman brings to the organ repertoire that spans centuries, from […]
The faithful are invited to make a pilgrimage to the Shrine of Our Lady of Guadalupe on May 1 to celebrate 1st Class Feast of St. Joseph the Workman, patron of the Diocese of La Crosse. On this feast day, the Shrine’s founder, His Eminence Raymond Leo Cardinal Burke, will offer a Solemn Pontifical Mass at 11:00 am.
The faithful are invited to make a pilgrimage to the Shrine of Our Lady of Guadalupe on May 2 to participate in the May Crowning of Our Lady, which will take place during the 12:15 pm First Saturday Holy Mass.
Andrew Scanlon Organ Recital
Andrew Scanlon is an acclaimed organist and choral conductor currently serving as the Associate Organist & Choirmaster at the historic Church of the Advent in Boston, Massachusetts. A native of Methuen, Massachusetts, Scanlon has established an international reputation for his “stately” and “exemplary” performances, particularly within the French Romantic and English choral traditions.
Professional Background
Prior to his appointment in Boston in 2021, Professor Scanlon spent twelve years as the Professor of Organ and Sacred Music at East Carolina University, where he also served as Organist-Choirmaster at St. Paul’s Episcopal Church in Greenville, NC. His distinguished career includes previous faculty and liturgical positions at:
Duquesne University (Pittsburgh, PA)
St. Paul’s Episcopal Cathedral (Buffalo, NY)
Christ & St. Stephen’s Episcopal Church (New York, NY)
Marquand Chapel at Yale Divinity School (New Haven, CT)
Concert Career & Artistry
As a concert artist, Andrew Scanlon has performed at some of the world’s most prestigious venues, including Notre-Dame Cathedral (Paris), St. Patrick’s Cathedral (New York), and the Cathedral Church of St. John the Divine. His recitals have spanned North America, Europe, and Africa. He is a frequent performer and clinician for the American Guild of Organists (AGO) and the Organ Historical Society.
His discography includes the critically acclaimed 2013 solo album Solemn and Celebratory, recorded on the Fisk organ at St. Paul’s in Greenville, which The Diapason praised as “beautifully realized.”
Education & Honors
Andrew holds degrees from Duquesne University and Yale University, having studied under masters such as Thomas Murray, David Craighead, and Ann Labounsky. He holds the Fellowship diploma (FAGO) from the American Guild of Organists—the organization’s highest professional certification—and currently serves on its National Board of Examiners.
Join us at 3:00 PM on Sunday, July 26, 2026, to hear Andrew Scanlon perform on the Shrine’s magnificent 50-rank Noack organ. This performance is free to the public (donations gratefully accepted).