The National Association of Pastoral Musicians fosters the art of musical liturgy. The Wichita Chapter supports the Catholic Diocese of Wichita, KS.

Upcoming Events

NPM Roundtable Discussion

Saturday, June 7, 2025 – 9:00-11:00 am

St. Jude Catholic Church
School Cafeteria

This gathering will bring together music directors, choir members, instrumentalists, and all who serve in parish music ministries.Through open discussion, shared experiences, and practical strategies, we’ll explore ways to enrich our liturgical music and foster a thriving community of musicians.

Please RSVP—so we know how many delicious burritos to prepare! 🌯

We look forward to a meaningful conversation and a wonderful time of fellowship. Hope to see you there!

Not able to attend? Send us your questions, comments or concerns for the group to discuss ahead of the event! We plan to record input and discussions to share after the meeting. [email protected]

NPM OctoberFest – Music Reading Session

Monday, October 13, 2025 – 7 pm

St. Vincent de Paul Catholic Church – Andover
The Ville

Join us for a lively OctoberFest celebration where music lovers can come together to share and enjoy both old and new tunes—over a pint! Whether you’re bringing your favorite sheet music or just coming to listen and enjoy, it’s the perfect way to mix good music with good company.

Stay tuned for more details! 🍂🎵🍺

St. Cecilia Sing! 2025

Sunday, November 23, 2025 – 2 pm

St. Catherine of Siena
3642 N Ridge Rd – Wichita

We’re excited to invite you to join us for a special event honoring our patron saint of music, St. Cecilia!
Mark your calendars for Sunday, November 23rd, at 2 PM at TBD.

This gathering will feature performances from various parish choirs and showcase young organ students eager to enhance their contributions to music ministries. It’s a great opportunity to see emerging talent in action!
If you would like more information about having your choir perform, please contact [email protected]

We’ll kick off the event with a lively performance by “Faithful Flock,” a band formed through the Ministry with Persons with Disabilities. After the performances, there will be time to sing together and network with fellow musicians.

Music Minister Recognitions
We’ll also take time to recognize music ministers who have dedicated their time to our parishes. If you know someone who deserves recognition, please submit their name via our nomination form at NPM Wichita Musician Recognition.
We’ll honor:
Pastoral Musicians with 25 years or more of service
Youth Musicians across three levels of participation
–Musicians who have joined the heavenly choirs

Join us for an afternoon of music, recognition, and community. We hope to see you there!