For the past fifty years, our association has supported, educated, and inspired the individuals who serve Catholic parishes across North America. As our community has evolved, so too has our call to reflect our...

We are glad to celebrate National Hispanic Heritage Month! As a Church we are blessed to worship with Hispanic Americans who bring life, light, and the beauty of Hispanic culture into our communities.   ...

The National Association of Pastoral Musicians (NPM) recognizes that generative AI is a rapidly developing technology that is becoming increasingly accessible to organizations of all sizes. These tools can be used to generate text,...

Hotline is a service provided by the Membership Department at the National Office.  Listings include churches seeking staff, and occasionally church music supplies or products for sale. Other useful information: instruments in use (pipe or...

NPM is pleased to share its 2025 Annual Report with its members. The 2025 Annual Report is also available in the April edition of Pastoral Music Magazine. Questions about the Annual Report can be sent...

National Association of Pastoral Musicians October 17, 2025 Press Release: 2026 NPM Major Awards Given to Multiple Pastoral Ministers The National Association of Pastoral Musicians (NPM) presents several awards to pastoral ministers who have...

NPM is pleased to share its 2024 Annual Report with its members. The 2024 Annual Report is also available in the April edition of Pastoral Music Magazine. Questions about the Annual Report can be sent...

Due to recent changes in their certification process, the Colleague organ exam (CAGO) will no longer be available as a dual certification between NPM andthe American Guild of Organists. Those who have already begun...

The Director of Music Ministries (DMM) Forum has prepared a revised version of the NPM resource, “Hiring a Director of Music: A Handbook and Guide,” first published in 1991 and later revised in 2006....