Bob Dufford

Robert J. Dufford, S. J. (born 1943) is a Jesuit priest, a former member of the St. Louis Jesuits musical group, and a composer of Catholic liturgical music. His most popular song is "Be Not Afraid." His work is included in such hymnals as Glory and Praise and Gather.

• "Be Not Afraid" (1975)
• "Sing to the Mountains" (1975)
• "Like a Shepherd" (1976)
• "All the Ends of the Earth" (1981)
• "St. Louis Jesuit Mass - Holy" (1973)
• "Father, Mercy" http://www.ocp.org/compositions/1377

Bob Dufford is one of many musicians who compose contemporary Catholic liturgical music. This music has enjoyed widespread success throughout the English speaking world. There have also been a number of controversies surrounding this music.