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November 2021--online
A Virtual Check-In for Music Ministers: What Have We Learned from the Pandemic and Where Do We Go from Here?
Presenter: David Baloga
November 2019--Holy Name of Jesus Parish, Hazleton
Creating Effective Worship Aids
Presenter: David Baloga
March 2019--St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Parish, Swoyersville
Evening of Reflection on Lent: Making Music in a Beautiful, Yet Wounded World
Presenter: Sr. Chris Koellhoffer, IHM
November 2018--Sacred Heart of Jesus Parish, Peckville
Evening of Reflection on Advent: A Season of Hope
Presenter: Fr. Andrew Kurovsky
September 2018--Diocesan Pastoral Center, Scranton
Here We Go Again: Rediscovering and Renewing Our Commitment to Music Ministry
Presenter: Dr. Elaine Rendler-McQueeney
March 2018--St. Ann Basilica Parish, Scranton
Evening of Reflection on the Paschal Triduum
Presenter: Sr. Catherine Luxner, IHM
November 2017--Immaculate Conception Parish, Scranton
Tricks of the Trade for Music Ministers: A Panel Discussion
Presenters: Scranton NPM Executive Council
September 2017--Cathedral of St. Peter, Scranton
Musicians' Mass celebrated by Bishop Bambera
Homilist: Fr. Robert Simon
August 2017--Exaltation of the Holy Cross Parish, Hanover Township
Scranton NPM Summer Gathering: A Review of the 2017 NPM National Convention
Presenters: Nancy Valtos and Liz Powell
May 2017--St. Nicholas Parish, Wilkes-Barre
Welcoming the New Order of Celebrating Matrimony
Presenter: David Baloga
April 2017--St. John the Evanglist Parish, Pittston
A Lenten Taizé Experience: A Form of Meditative Worship
Lead by Cantores Christi Regis from King's College, Wilkes-Barre
Robert Yenkowski, Director
February 2017--Divine Mercy Parish, Scranton
Preparing for the Celebration of the Paschal Triduum
Presenter: Fr. Jack Lambert
November 2016--Cathedral of St. Peter, Scranton
Musicians' Mass celebrated by Bishop Bambera
Homilist: Fr. Kenneth Seegar
October 2016--Cathedral of St. Peter and University of Scranton, Scranton
Diocesan Congress: A Revolution of Tenderness
Presenters: Fr. James Martin, S.J.; Dan Schutte; Jack Jezreel; Alice Camille; Leisa Anslinger; Frank Mercadante; Sr. Kathleen Glavich, SND; Anthony Fucci; Jessica Serwen; and local speakers
March 2016--St. Catheriene of Siena Parish, Moscow
Evening of Reflection for Liturgical Ministers
Presenter: Fr. Robert Simon
November 2015--Cathedral of St. Peter, Scranton
Musicians' Mass celebrated by Bishop Bambera
Homilist: Fr. Jeffrey Tudgay
October 2015--St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Parish, Swoyersville
The Diocesan Liturgical Ministry Resource and Sessions for Cantors, Choirs and Organists
Presenters: David Baloga, Mark Ignatovich and Michael Yasenchock
September 2015--Our Lady of the Snows Parish (Church of St. Benedict, Newton Ransom)
Advent and Christmas Choral Music Read-Through
Presenters: Mark and Doreen Ignatovich
May 2015--Diocesan Pastoral Center, Scranton
Clergy and Musicians' Dinner
My Sacrifice and Yours: Our Participation at Mass
Presenter: Fr. Paul Turner
March 2015--St. Jude Parish, Mountain Top
The Director of Music Ministry: The Musician's and Parish's Perspective and Expectations
Presenter: David Baloga