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Contact
Ralph Holtzhauser
Diocesan Director of Music and Music Director of the Cathedral of St. Columba
Musical Branch of the office of worship
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Free will offerings are appreciated! Your donation will enable us to continue our mission of promoting the arts and the beauty of sacred music in the Diocese of Youngstown.
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Announcements
Ministry Day 2026 on Saturday, October 17 – Registration will open in August – Who should go?
Ministry Day 2026 on Saturday, October 17. Registration will open in August. Check for updates as the event being planned!
Upcoming Parish Music Events (Bulletin Materials)
Join us for live music events at: the 2026 Cathedral Concert Series; 5/30 St. Columba Cathedral Festival Orchestra Concert
Dinner & Dialogue Events for Musicians | National Association of Parish Musicians (NPM) Youngstown Chapter
NPM Youngstown chapter is invites musicians to Dinner and Dialogue events: 5/9 at Pondi’s (Lisbon) at 7pm. 6/1 Taize Prayer Service at Regina Coeli Church (Alliance) at 6pm. Youngstown is a temporary chapter of the National Association of Parish Musicians (NPM). Contact Ralph Holtzhauser at rholtzhauser@youngstowndiocese.org.
Cathedral Organ Concert Series – 2026 Dates (Bulletin Materials)
We are glad to feature some incredible artistry from around the diocese and beyond who will be participating in the organ concert series for the Cathedral of Saint Columba in Youngstown, Ohio.
Resources
FDLC Webinar Series
The webinar series “Ars Celebrandi: Something More is Required” is now posted free on the FLDC website (video and handouts). They would serve as an excellent formation piece for Parish Liturgy Committees and/or Parish Adult Faith Formation sessions.
Gold Mass at the Cathedral of St. Columba
The diocese recognizes its parish musicians at the annual Gold Mass near the Feast of St Cecilia (Nov 22nd). Join for an organ and choir concert before Mass and dinner afterwards.
2025 OCP Parish Grants
OCP offers parish grants yearly for the promotion and enhancement of parish music programs. Applications for 2025 OCP Parish Grants were accepted through May 30, 2025.
Cecilia Project
The Cecilia Project is a unique opportunity to identify young potential musicians in our parishes and schools and offer them the advantage of furthering their musical education and talent at no cost.
Planning Parish Music Events?
If your parish is having any upcoming musical events you’d like to send out, please email Ralph Holtzhauser, Diocesan Music Director, at rholtzhauser@youngstowndiocese.org!
