Update to the Choirs for Fall 2026
Starting Fall 2026, St. Catherine University will have a dedicated Director of Music for co-curricular choirs. Hiring for this position begins May 26th and will go until the position is filled. For more information about this new structure or to indicate interest in participating, please email Eric Stacey at emstacey@stkate.edu.
The Chapel Choir remains directed by Katie Jonza, who can be found at kejonza940@stkate.edu. Students may participate in both choirs if they wish. The Chapel Choir is also open to all ages and relationships to St. Kate's and Our Lady of Victory Chapel.
Performance Opportunities
University Choir
Students have the opportunity to sing in the St. Catherine University Choir. The choir meets twice a week and works on a variety of choral music - from jazz to choral classics to global musical traditions and everything in between.
The choir will have performances throughout the school year for the campus and greater community. While we are hiring for the new director, please contact Eric Stacey at emstacey@stkate.edu.
2025-2026 Season Recap:
October 27th: Hope Lingers Here mini-concert
November 24th: Feast of St. Catherine
December 7th: Where the Light Begins-A Candlelight Concert
March 23rd: Feast of St. Joseph
April 26th: Still I Rise Spring Concert
April 27th: Carondelet Village mini-concert
All performances take place in the beautiful Our Lady of Victory Chapel unless noted otherwise.
Chapel Choir
Chapel Choir is back!
Open to all students, faculty, staff and community members, this choir meets weekly to rehearse and sings once a month for Sunday Masses in addition to special concerts and events at St. Kate's. Rehearsals will be held in the Our Lady of Victory Chapel. Members do not have to be Catholic to participate - all are welcome to take part.
Please email Katie Jonza, liturgist, at kejonza940@stkate.edu for more information and to sign up for the group.
Spring 2026 Schedule:
Sunday Mass Dates for Spring ‘26: February 8th, April 5 (Easter Sunday)
Holy Thursday: April 2, 7:00pm Mass
Good Friday: April 3, 8:00pm service
Easter Vigil: April 4, 8:00pm Mass
Baccalaureate Mass: Saturday May 9, 9:00am Mass - with University Choir
For the full rehearsal schedule and to join the Chapel Choir, please email Katie.
All performances take place in the beautiful Our Lady of Victory Chapel unless noted otherwise.
Pick Up Choir
Interested in participating through song in St. Kate's larger University Events? Pick up Choir is comprised of both University and Chapel Choir members along with those in the St. Kate's Community.
Interested? Contact Katie Jonza for more information- kejonza940@stkate.edu
Spring 2026 Pick-Up Choir:
Baccalaureate Mass: Saturday May 9, 9:00am Mass
Reunion Mass: Sunday, June 7, 10:30am Mass
All performances take place in the beautiful Our Lady of Victory Chapel unless noted otherwise.
Accompanists
Join the CSSJ in their search for accompanists for both choirs, Sunday Masses and various events throughout the year. Intersted? Contact Katie Jonza for more information and to set up an audition kejonza940@stkate.edu
Song Leaders and Instrumentalists
Join the CSSJ ministry team on Sundays creating and leading music for Sunday Mass. Provide music and lead various prayer services and Holy Day Masses throughout the year. For more information or to set up an audition, please contact Katie Jonza at kejonza940@stkate.edu
