NPM National - National Association of Pastoral Musicians

09/11/2026

As we pause on the 25th anniversary of September 11, 2001, The Federation for Diocesan Liturgical Commissions (FDLC) has offered a free resource for parishes to use. Click here to view: https://fdlc.org/2026/08/liturgy-preparation-aid-25th-anniversary-of-september-11th/

May God hold those in the palm of his hand who perished on that day, comforting those who grieve the loss of their loved ones now and always.

09/10/2026

There's still time to register for Saturday's webinar with the !

Join us for a webinar in partnership with the Church Music Institute presented by Dr. Lynn Trapp. Lynn will provide ideas for Advent and Christmas programming for your music ministry. Registration is free, and a recording will be made available for those who cannot join it live. Click the link below to register; registration closes on Friday, September 11 at 12:00 pm.

Registration: https://www.churchmusicinstitute.org/events/a-psalm-service-for-adventchristmas-based-on-the-o-antiphons

08/28/2026

"For you made us for yourself, and our hearts are restless until they find their rest in you."
-Saint Augustine

Saint Augustine, Bishop and preeminent Doctor of the Church, pray for us!

08/19/2026

Amen!

08/15/2026

Solemnity of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary, Mother of Jesus Christ, our Lord and God: having completed the course of her earthly life, she was assumed body and soul into heavenly glory. This faith, received from the tradition of the Church, was solemnly defined by Pope Pius XII.

07/29/2026

The generosity continues with our Convention Auction! 🎉
Thanks to our amazing donors, a special selection of auction items and experiences has been made available once again to benefit NPM.
This is your chance to support NPM while taking home something truly special, all while celebrating our 50th anniversary.
Browse the Encore Sale today at: https://tinyurl.com/NPMAuction26
Don't wait—these unique opportunities are only available from now through August 11!

07/28/2026

Thanks to the Xavier Society for the Blind for offering the Roman Missal in extra large print!

Is your parish priest/pastor living with vision loss to due macular degeneration, retinitis pigmentosa, glaucoma, diabetes, etc. and finding it difficult to celebrate Mass? Please let him know that Xavier Society for the Blind is providing the Roman Missal, Third Edition in extra large print, ensuring that clergy with visual impairments and low vision can continue to lead the liturgy without barriers. As always, this resource is provided free-of-charge thanks to our generous donors.

If you are a priest or deacon in need, or know of anyone who may benefit from our free, large print offerings, please call us at 800-637-9193 or email [email protected]

07/24/2026

And that's a wrap on ! We hope you had a good experience with the 48th Annual Convention and have safe travels on your journey home.

(Alt text: grid of NPM convention photos throughout the years with the "forever we will sing" convention logo in the center)

07/23/2026

Convention Eucharist at the Basilica National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception. Thank you all for an amazing week!

07/23/2026

United in Song with Estela Garcia-Lopez & Rodolfo Lopez!