Upcoming Panel Webinar: "Sweet, Sweet Spirit:" The Gift of Black Catholic Liturgy
November 12th, 2026
As we celebrate Black Catholic History Month, this panel webinar will discuss the importance of the Black Catholic expressions to Catholic liturgy. Through their own experiences, the panelists will discuss how Servant of God Sr. Thea Bowman's description of Black expressions should be seen as a "gift" to the Church, not as a threat. The panelists will also share present resources that are available so that…
2028 NACCM National Convention
We are pleased to announce that the 2028 NACCM National Convention will take place in Chicago, IL! We are so excited to welcome musicians, liturgists, clergy, and all those that serve the Church in music…
St. Cecilia Hymn Festival
November 16th, 2026
BRING YOUR CHOIR, BRING YOUR FRIENDS! Sing with choristers from the Chicagoland area and beyond as we honor St. Cecilia, the patron of music.
Join musicians from across the Archdiocese for an inspiring evening of prayer and music. The annual St. Cecilia Hymn Festival, hosted by the National Association of Catholic Church Musicians, will be held at 7pm on Monday, Nov. 16 at St. Theresa Parish (455 North Benton Street, Palatine, IL). Light refreshments will be served after the event. There is no charge to attend.
An Important Announcement: Transition to Our New Name
We are excited to share a significant milestone in the history of our organization. As approved by our Board of Directors, the National Association of Pastoral Musicians (NPM) is officially beginning a transition to a new organizational name: the National Association of Catholic Church Musicians (NACCM)…
Musical Workshop Celebrating and Preserving Black Catholic Music Heritage
November 12-14, 2026
This November, we invite you to return for the Third Annual Music Workshop — three days of prayer, rehearsal, formation, fellowship and conversation rooted in the richness of Black Catholic worship…
Introducing the 2026 NPM Chicago Board
Thank you to all who attended our annual banquet on Monday. It was a joyful evening of prayer and fellowship. I want to say a special word of thanks to St. Francis of Assisi Parish, both in their musical leadership and their hospitality. A special word of gratitude to Leanne Storterau-Hahn for being such a gracious host and organizing the entire evening. We began by installing our new board…