We're headed home to Washington, DC!
Join us for the 50th anniversary of the National Association of Pastoral Musicians in 2026! This year’s theme, “Forever We Will Sing,” takes its inspiration from Psalm 89. NPM’s work to foster the art of musical liturgy has shaped Catholic worship since the Second Vatican Council — and our work is not done yet.
Join us at Catholic University of America for 4 days of:
- Plenum Addresses – Breakouts
- Networking Opportunities – Community
- Special Events – National Awards – Exhibits
..and much more.
Dates and Details
When: July 19-24, 2026
Please note: Pre-convention events will begin as early as July 19, with the full convention scheduled to begin on July 20.
Where:
Catholic University of America
620 Michigan Ave. NE, Washington, DC 20064
About the Catholic University of America
The Catholic University of America is the largest college campus in Washington, D.C. It is set on 173 acres of land with 50 major buildings and 12 schools of study. It shares its campus with the Basilica of the National Shrine and is conveniently located off of the Brookland-CUA stop of the DC Metro.
What to Expect
- Accommodations will be available on campus and at nearby hotels.
- Call for submissions for breakouts will be in August 2025. Directions will be sent to all members at that time.
- More information regarding the 2026 Convention will be available in the January 2026, both on the website and in the January 2026 edition of Pastoral Music magazine.