ATLANTA, Sept. 12, 2013 – The Dominican Sisters of Mary, Mother of the Eucharist’s debut CD, MATER EUCHARISTIAE, continues to captivate listeners across the nation, securing the No. 1 spot on Billboard magazine’s Classical Overall and Classical Traditional Charts for the fourth consecutive week, and landing the No. 5 spot on the Christian Contemporary and No. 7 spot on the Christian Gospel charts.

The album also is No. 6 on the bestselling albums on the Internet chart and No. 133 overall of every recording on the Billboard magazine chart.

“Once again the music of Mater Eucharistiae has made a serious impact on the culture of music, arts and entertainment this week, thus firmly cementing the reality that this recording is in demand,” said Monica Fitzgibbons, cofounder of De Montfort Music. “We are so grateful for the outpouring from those who have supported this outstanding collection! We wish to thank the Sisters for their tireless commitment to serving hearts through their many ministries, both seen and unseen. Their humble dedication to Beauty and Truth has gained the world this outstanding experience, effectively transporting the listener to their chapel where the Sisters privately sing these beautiful gems so often.”

Please be sure to watch the rebroadcast of the “making of” the Dominican Sisters’ debut album, MATER EUCHARISTIAE, a 30-minute special that will air at 9:30 p.m. ET Wednesday, Sept. 18 on EWTN.

Watch Dominican Srs. Joseph Andrew and Peter Thomas discuss MATER EUCHARISTIAE during their recent interview with “Fox and Friends” on Fox News: http://www.foxnews.com/on-air/fox-friends-weekend/index.html#http://video.foxnews.com/v/2658019849001/nuns-top-billboard-classical-music-chart/?playlist_id=163197.

Please contact Kevin Wandra (404-788-1276, or [email protected]) of Carmel Communications to schedule interviews. For more information about the album, please contact: [email protected].

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