St. Columba Festival Orchestra Concert

Ralph Holtzhauser plays the organ in St. Columba Cathedral, Youngstown, Ohio. Photo credit: Bob Zajack

This keystone event will feature organists David Blazer and Ralph Holtzhuser who will be playing the Poulenc Concerto and the Guilmant Symphony, respectively.

2025 OCP Parish Grants

Choir and organ in choir loft during 2025 Rite of Election at St. Columba Cathedral

OCP offers parish grants yearly for the promotion and enhancement of parish music programs. Applications for 2025 OCP Parish Grants are being accepted through May 30, 2025.

Jubilee Year Hymn | Music Ministry

All parish music directors are encouraged to use the Jubilee Year official hymn “Pilgrims of Hope,” where appropriate within the liturgical year.

Schola Cantorum Franciscana

Please come and listen to a phenomenal group of singers from the Franciscan University of Steubenville under the direction of Dr. Vincent Rone.  Amongst a variety of choral works spanning across different time periods, Durufle’s Requiem will be the featured work, accompanied by organist Jon Tyllian.   This event is free and open to the […]

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.