National Association of Pastoral Musicians
Cleveland Chapter
Welcome to the Cleveland Chapter of NPM. Please browse and be sure to visit the Membership Page where you can find a link to your chapter Leadership.
We are in nearing the end of the Church year and preparing for Advent and Christmas season. Welcome the Advent of our King. Come back here for news of the chapter
Congratulation to Bishop Michael Woost on his election to be chairman of the National USCCB committee on Divine Worship next year. Here is the link to the Diocese announcement.
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Nov 2024
Fall Chapter kick-off meeting on Friday August 16, 2024 was held at St Basil the Great Church in Brecksville at 7pm. About 20 music ministers attended. Mary Hrich from the Office of Worship was the featured speaker. A panel discussion on ways to revive our Music Ministry post-COVID followed. Discussion included ways to increase membership and participation in parish music ministry and an extensive discussion of copyright rules. Go here for meeting notes.
Save the Date
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OCIA (formerly RCIA) Formation
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There are three sessions each held at three locations in the Cleveland Diocese and the third deals with Rites and Rituals of interest to musicians. Click on the link for full information.
https://www.dioceseofcleveland.org/events/events/2024/10/30/ocia-formation-session-iii-westlake
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Medina- September
Westlqke- October
Mentor - October/November
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Click the link for full info and registration. And there is NO CHARGE!
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November 22, 2024 - St. Cecelia Day -- CANCELLED
An NPM sponsored choir will NOT sing at the noon Mass at St John's Cathedral. Not enough people signed up.
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March 15,, 2025 - 5th Annual Children's Choir Festival
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Singers in grades 3-8 will learn the music at their parishes, then join together for a day of
music-making and friendship with Michael Olbash, guest conductor. The day will culminate in
singing at the 4:30pm Mass at the Cathedral of St. John the Evangelist, with Auxiliary Bishop Michael
Woost as our celebrant. Click here for printable flier.
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Recent Events
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August 5 and 6 2024
St. Cecilia Institute for Pastoral Musicians
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The St. Cecilia Institute for Pastoral Musicians of the Diocese of Cleveland offered a summer program on August 5 and 6, 2024 as part of the Mary, Mother of the Good Shepherd Academy.
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Approximately 50 music ministers of the diocese (paid or volunteer, instrument or vocal) attended Tuesday’s “gold Mass”, where they will received a blessing of their ministry.
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About Us
The National Association of Pastoral Musicians (NPM) fosters the art of musical liturgy. The members of NPM serve the Catholic Church in the United States as musicians, clergy, liturgists, and other leaders of prayer.
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The Cleveland Chapter is comprised of primarily church musicians in the greater Cleveland, Ohio area. While authorized by the national organization and sponsored in part by the Roman Catholic Diocese of Cleveland, it is open to musicians and friends of all faith backgrounds. In addition to sponsoring gatherings, workshops and musical events, the chapter is a source of substitute musicians and a resource for all.
