Webinar: The Search for Sacred Synergy: A Clergy – Musician Panel Discussion

You are invited to join the Youngstown Chapter of the National Association of Pastoral Musicians (NPM) at their upcoming event!

NPM is offering an upcoming clergy/musician panel webinar including clergy and sacred musicians from across the United States. Clergy and directors of music are invited to join and be a part of this conversation on this free webinar. Feel free to contact Amanda Bruce if you have any questions: amanda@npm.org.

Webinar: The Search for Sacred Synergy: A Clergy/Musician Panel Discussion

Date/Time: February 2, 2026 – 1:00-2:00 pm ET

Panelists:

-Jennifer Behnke (Diocese of Paterson)
-Meyer Chambers (Archdiocese of Boston)
-Fr. Cesar Jaramillo, JCL (Diocese of Paterson)
-Fr. Oscar Pratt (Archdiocese of Boston)
-Fr. Sergio Rivas (Archdiocese of Chicago)
-Michael Ruzicki (Archdiocese of Chicago)
-Fr. Rob Spaulding (Diocese of Cheyenne)

Description: This engaging panel brings together clergy and pastoral musicians across the United States to explore the real challenges, tensions, and differing perspectives that often arise in liturgical ministry. Through honest conversation, shared experience, and pastoral wisdom, panelists will reflect on how to build trust, communicate effectively, and cultivate mutual respect. Join us as we seek practical pathways toward genuine common ground—where ministry becomes partnership, and the liturgy becomes a place of deepened unity and shared mission for the People of God.

Cost: Registration is free, and all are welcome. Click here to register.

ABOUT

NPM is a national organization for Catholic church musicians. According to their mission statement, “The National Association of Pastoral Musicians 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.”

NPM holds webinars and conferences each year for its members, both regionally and nationally. Their website allows networking opportunities between members, and they send regular emails with reflections and links to online articles and publications. In addition to this, NPM offers certificates for cantors, pianists, and organists to help foster their continued learning.

If you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to reach out to Youngstown Chapter Director, Ralph Holtzhauser, at rholtzhauser@youngstowndiocese.org. Information on the Youngstown Chapter of NPM is available at https://doy.org/npm-youngstown-chapter/.

You can also learn more about NPM by visiting their national website: https://npm.org.

We look forward to seeing you soon!