DOP PARISHES UPDATE:
August 15, 2026 | PCJ Parish - Renewed Liturgical Music Ministers
The Presentation of the Child Jesus Parish in BF Parañaque conducted a whole-day Formation Program for Liturgical Music Ministers, bringing together representatives from 13 choir groups for a Spiritual and Liturgical Conference. The day began with a spiritual inspiration from the Parish Priest, Rev. Fr. Elmer Ilao, who reflected on the character and vocation of being a servant, reminding participants that liturgical music ministry is rooted in humble service to God and the faithful. Throughout the conference, participants received both spiritual and theological formation as well as technical training on sacred music and its proper role in liturgical celebrations.
The keynote speaker, Rev. Fr. Nilo Mangussad, a distinguished liturgist from the Archdiocese of Manila, delivered an enriching presentation on the theology of sacred music. Complementing this theological foundation, Bro. Benjie De Guzman, Lay Head of the Diocesan Ministry of Liturgical Music of the Diocese of Parañaque, provided practical instruction on the selection and appropriate use of music for the Holy Mass.
Congratulations to the representatives of the 13 choir groups who successfully completed both the morning and afternoon conference sessions. May this formation further strengthen their commitment to serving the Church through the ministry of sacred music and the worthy celebration of the Sacred Liturgy.
This meaningful formation program was made possible through the dedication and collaborative efforts of the parish's lay leaders, together with the guidance and support of their Parish Priest, and especially through the leadership of the Parish Ministry of Liturgical Music Head, Lily Pañares Cipriaso.
13 claps for PCJ!
SEPTEMBER 11, 2026 | Psalmist Workshop Series: CHANT 101
EQUIPPED TO LEAD, INSPIRED TO WORSHIP!
The Psalmists of the National Shrine of Our Mother of Perpetual Help gathered for the Psalmist Workshop Series: Chant 101, a technical formation program designed to deepen their understanding and practice of liturgical psalmody. The workshop provided essential training on proper singing at the ambo, the guidelines for proclaiming the Responsorial Psalm, and the fundamentals of basic chanting.
Participants also learned techniques for fostering effective participative singing, helping the assembly respond prayerfully and actively during the liturgy. Through instruction, demonstration, and practice, the workshop aimed to strengthen the ministry of the psalmists, enabling them to proclaim God’s Word with greater confidence, reverence, and musical excellence in service to the Church.
What's Up for MLM
Have you read our Liturgical Music Guidelines?
Have you read our Liturgical Music Guidelines?
Have you read our Liturgical Music Guidelines?
These past years, parish priests and consecrated persons have been asking the Diocesan Commission on Liturgy and Popular Religiosity for a practical guide for the catechesis, training, and formation of choirs and musicians. After years of discussion, consultation, and research, the commission is pleased to present the local church this very essential document.
In reality, parish choirs and musicians have not been receiving spiritual and pastoral formation.
Formation Modules
Have you read our Liturgical Music Guidelines?
Have you read our Liturgical Music Guidelines?
These formation modules are designed to help choirs and musicians deepen their understanding of liturgical music.
Parish MLMs may use them for ministerial formation. When delivered by Diocesan Liturgical Team, the modules include training sessions, workshops, and formation resources that provide the spiritual and pastoral preparation needed for effective participation in liturgical celebrations.
We will continue to add more modules; please stand by.
Do you know what music to use during weddings?
Music Sheets of home-grown Music Composers are available
Music Sheets of home-grown Music Composers are available
The matrimonial covenant, by which a man and a woman establish a life-long partnership between themselves, derives its force and strength from creation, but for the Christian faithful it is also raised up to a higher dignity, since it is numbered among the Sacraments of the new covenant.
The chants to be sung during the Rite of Marriage should be appropriate and should express the faith of the Church, with attention paid to the importance of the Responsorial Psalm within the Liturgy of the Word. What is said concerning the chants applies also to the selection of other musical works.
Music Sheets of home-grown Music Composers are available
Music Sheets of home-grown Music Composers are available
Music Sheets of home-grown Music Composers are available
DOPMLM under the Commission on Liturgy and Popular Religiosity is encouraging home-grown music composers to submit their original compositions to be used in the Diocese.
About dopmlm
Diocesan Ministry of Liturgical Music
VISION
A Church united in the celebration of the Liturgy through music.
(Tagalog) Simbahang nagkakaisa sa pagdiriwang ng liturhiya sa pamamagitan ng musika.
MISSION
Equip the lay ministers with necessary formation and appropriate liturgical music skills
in order to promote full and active participation of the faithful in all liturgical celebrations.
(Tagalog) Magbigay ng sapat na kaalaman sa laykong naglilingkod
upang maitaguyod ang masigla at ganap na pakikilahok ng mananampalataya sa pagdiriwang ng liturhiya.
Diocesan Events
Diocesan Leaders of the Ministry of Liturgical Music
Rev. Fr. Ricky Pacoma
Rev. Fr. Ricky Pacoma
Rev. Fr. Ricky Pacoma
LITURGIST AND CLERGY DIRECTOR
Diocesan Commission on Liturgy and Popular Religiosity
The musical tradition of the universal Church is a treasure of inestimable value, greater even than that of any other art. The main reason for this pre-eminence is that, as sacred song united to the words, it forms a necessary or integral part of the solem
LITURGIST AND CLERGY DIRECTOR
Diocesan Commission on Liturgy and Popular Religiosity
The musical tradition of the universal Church is a treasure of inestimable value, greater even than that of any other art. The main reason for this pre-eminence is that, as sacred song united to the words, it forms a necessary or integral part of the solemn liturgy." - Constitution of the Sacred Liturgy #112
We are servants of God, servants of the Sacred Liturgy, and servants of our Christian communities. Let us make our service not about us, but about Christ among us.
Gigi Camballa
Rev. Fr. Ricky Pacoma
Rev. Fr. Ricky Pacoma
DIOCESAN LAY COORDINATOR
Diocesan Commission on Liturgy and Popular Religiosity
Music plays a very important part in the celebration of the liturgy - it helps preserve the solemnity and integrity of the Mass. It encourages the faithful to pray and participate fully as we give thanks to God and prepare to receive our Lord, Jesus.
Togethe
DIOCESAN LAY COORDINATOR
Diocesan Commission on Liturgy and Popular Religiosity
Music plays a very important part in the celebration of the liturgy - it helps preserve the solemnity and integrity of the Mass. It encourages the faithful to pray and participate fully as we give thanks to God and prepare to receive our Lord, Jesus.
Together with other lay liturgical ministers, the MLM is tasked to ensure that the faithful understand the message of the celebration from beginning to end.
Given this very important task, we have to remember that as choir leaders and members we are not performers showcasing our talents when we sing at mass. We are ministers who guide the faithful in praying through our music in the highest form of worship for us Catholics - the celebration of the Eucharist.
Allan Deguzman
Rev. Fr. Ricky Pacoma
Allan Deguzman
DIOCESAN MINISTRY HEAD
Diocesan Ministry of Liturgical Music
The beauty of the Liturgy lies in the appropriateness of the music, and the full and active participation of the people celebrating it. We, the liturgical music ministers, must be equipped in selecting music for the liturgy and must develop a passion for finding ways on how to ma
DIOCESAN MINISTRY HEAD
Diocesan Ministry of Liturgical Music
The beauty of the Liturgy lies in the appropriateness of the music, and the full and active participation of the people celebrating it. We, the liturgical music ministers, must be equipped in selecting music for the liturgy and must develop a passion for finding ways on how to make the faithful participate in the singing during our celebrations.
Generally, Choral music encourages listening than participating. More often than not, skillful singing of a full SATB arrangements in our Eucharistic Celebrations construed as performances. This is simply because singing in SATB is unnecessary in the Catholic Liturgy.
My challenge to the parishes is to spend their time, treasure and talent to the essentials rather than the esthetics. Essentials are legit liturgical formation, organ accompaniment training, research and development of appropriate music, planning a strategic methodology for participative singing.
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