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John Burland is an educator and composer who has been writing and recording religious music for children and adults for over twenty years. Each year John travels to more than one hundred Catholic communities celebrating our Catholic faith through the great gifts of music and song.

He is a sought after keynote speaker, workshop leader and published author in the area of music and catechesis. For the past twenty years John has been working in Catholic schools throughout the Sydney Archdiocese holding a variety of executive positions including that of Religious Education Coordinator and Assistant Principal.

John is currently the Project Officer for Liturgy/ Music for the Catholic Education Office, Sydney, Australia, where he conducts workshops, celebrations and reflection days for children, teachers and parish communities. He is also a keynote speaker, composer and touring musician for Our Sunday Visitor Curriculum Division, in the United States. 

Latest News from John

Songs of Mary CD and Music Book now available!

A compilation of John Burland’s best known Marian songs, plus two new songs and a Mothers’ Day Reflection. Encompassing a variety of musical styles, these songs are easy to learn and sing and are perfect for celebrating the life of Mary throughout the Church year.  Rich in Catholic beliefs and practices, this collection is a valuable teaching and learning resource suitable for both children and adults.

Revised song lyrics

Download the revised lyrics for Share This Meal With Me, Do This In Memory of Me and Yes Lord I Believe.

Our Mission — Celebrating faith and supporting catechesis
through song, meditative prayer, movement, and story.