NPM-Chapter of the Archdiocese of San Antonio (NPM-CASA)

Did you miss the Early Bird registration deadline yesterday?
We have some good news...

Early Bird registration for the Convention has been extended for two days only!

Visit bit.ly/NPM2024Convention to learn more about this year's convention and register. Don't delay- register by Friday, April 5 at 11:59 pm ET before Early Bird pricing is gone!

Early Bird Registration for the 2024 NPM Convention ends TOMORROW! Register now to get the best pricing for a week of insightful plenums, breakouts, concerts, prayer, and of course, music.
For more information and how to register, visit https://bit.ly/NPM2024Convention.

So loved her in Mary Poppins! Her memory will live on!

Glynis Johns, 'Mary Poppins' star who first sang Sondheim's 'Send in the Clowns,' dies at 100 NEW YORK (AP) — Glynis Johns, a Tony Award-winning stage and screen star who played the mother opposite Julie Andrews in the classic movie “Mary Poppins” and introduced the world to the bittersweet standard-to-be “Send in the Clowns” by Stephen Sondheim, has died. She was 100. Mitch Clem, ...

Liturgical Composers Concert - 2024

What is this wet stuff falling from the sky? And the noise? And flashes of light?

It’s been one year since the massacre at Robb Elementary School, where 19 children and two teachers lost their lives. 💔

Gov. Greg Abbott ordered all flags across Texas to fly at half-staff and issued a statewide call for a moment of silence at 11:30 a.m. in memory of the victims.

How the Robb Elementary victims will be remembered in Uvalde, across Texas and the country Twenty-one people, including two teachers, were killed on May 24, 2022.

A lot goes on around the Archdiocese. One of the places I love ministering is Padua Place, the assisted living facility for our retired priests. In January, the priests hosted our Seminarians for an evening of prayer, dinner and discussion! Bishop Gary Janak presided, and several other retired priests were in attendance. Jose Castillo, the Director of Music and Liturgy at St. Anthony de Padua Parish and Mary Jane Quintero, cantor at Blessed Sacrament Parish (and manager at Padua Place) led the sung prayer…

The San Antonio Archdiocean choir comprises voices and musicians from around the Archdiocese. The choir sings for a variety of events, for example: Ordinations of priests and deacons, annual Lumen Gentium celebration, the annual Chrism Mass, Rites of Election and many more!

Your voice will make a difference! And everyone is welcome, regardless of how well you read music. And you can participate in as much as you would like.

Consider joining the choir! For more information, call the Archdiocesan Office of Worship @ 210-734-2610 and speak with Dr. Dolores Martinez!

Every year, the National Association of Pastoral Musicians offers a convention filled with opportunities to engage, learn and discuss liturgy and music! This year’s convention promises to be an incredible experience with speakers, song and prayer from a variety of cultures. For the first time in a long time, the National Convention will be held west of the Mississippi and for the first time in Reno, Nevada!

The Archdiocese can help with registration through the Department of Pastoral Ministries. Many have taken advantage of the “third-third-third” plan which means that the Archdiocese would cover registration, the parish plane or hotel and the participant the rest. Some are fortunate to have the costs covered by their parish. Some simply take the opportunity to attend on their own. However you can make this happen, do it! You will not be left disappointed! Meet directly with composers, publishers, liturgists. Meet with your fellow music ministers from your region as well as nationally.

And there is a way to attend virtually and the Archdiocese can help with registration!

2023 National Convention Information – NPM Welcome to the 2023 National Convention information page! This page is your destination for all information for the 2023 National Convention. The 2023 Convention will take place July 10-14, 2023, in Reno, Nevada, and virtually from July 18-20. More information about the upcoming convention can be fo...

Mark your calendars for an incredible 2½ day event at Oblate School of Theology. If you cannot go in person, there is an opportunity to attend virtually via Zoom. You won’t want to miss this

Many of us know Flora Torres, a longtime member of the Music Ministry at San Fernando Cathedral as well as the Archdiocesan Choir. Flora suffers from Liver Cancer and this is an opportunity for us to come together as a community to support her ongoing struggle! The food at Las Chiladas is great! Bring your fellow music ministers and be prepared to laugh and benefit Flora at the same time!

Sat May 27, 7:30 p.m.

Livestreaming this afternoon!! 2 pm MOUNTAIN Time!!

The Diocese of El Paso is pleased to announce the ordination of Bishop-elect Anthony Cerdan Celino, JCL on March 31, 2023 at 2:00 p.m. at St. Patrick Cathedral. This momentous event marks the first time an auxiliary bishop has been named in the Diocese of the El Paso, the first time a diocesan priest from El Paso is ordained a bishop, and the first ordination of a bishop in the 109-year history of the Diocese of El Paso. The Diocese of El Paso was founded on March 3, 1914.

The Diocese of El Paso invites the entire community to join in person or via simulcast on ABC-7 and the Diocese of El Paso social media accounts for the celebration of this historic event when Bishop-elect Anthony C. Celino is ordained a bishop and officially assumes his new role in service to the Church and the people of El Paso.

Everyone is invited - in person/Zoom...

Bridging the Unbridgeable Chasm – Beyond Polarization | 2023 Summer Institute Monday, June 19 – Wednesday, June 21, 2023 | IN-PERSON AND ONLINE OPTIONS AVAILABLE   We live in a bitter, divided time. Today, everywhere in the church and in the world, we find ourselv…

Pope Francis, Lent 2023: "Lenten Penance and the Synodal Journey"

Message of the Holy Father Francis for Lent 2023 The following is the text of the Holy Father Francis’s Message for Lent 2023, on the theme: “Lenten Penance and the Synodal Journey”:

The convention area of the NPM website has now been updated with more information about planning your 2023 Convention experience!
Learn more about:
-Planning your trip to the Reno area and how to easily extend your trip on the West Coast
-The in-person and virtual Convention schedules
-A list of recorded sessions, which will be available to all convention attendees until September 30
-How to apply for a 2023 Program Scholarship (both in-person and virtual are available) .and more!

Learn more at https://bit.ly/NPM2023Convention .

2023 National Convention Information – NPM Welcome to the 2023 National Convention information page! This page is your destination for all information for the 2023 National Convention. The 2023 Convention will take place July 10-14, 2023, in Reno, Nevada, and virtually from July 18-20. More information about the upcoming convention can be fo...

The USCCB is sponsoring a competition in honor of the Eucharistic Revival... see below for the info!

Calling all musicians, composers, hymn-writers, and poets!

You're invited to use your gifts and talents to write a hymn or theme song related to the Eucharistic Revival and its mission!

Visit the website for full details: https://www.eucharisticrevival.org/post/eucharistic-revival-musical-competition

The 60th annual SW Liturgical Conference is now accepting registrations - this is a Virtual Conference with an incredible lineup of speakers! Early bird registration thru Jan 13, 2023!
https://www.swlc.org/study-week-2023

Study Week 2023 View the agenda here Registrants will have access to Study Week recordings until April 15 unless otherwise indicated in the workshop description.

Each year, I write a Christmas letter - "DAVIDSTAR" This year is the 40th edition....