Patrick Spedale
Houston,TX
Summary
Mission-oriented Catholic Campus Minister, with strong liturgical music background, and successful in developing comprehensive and robust campus ministry programs and misson opportunities for high school students, and adults, Served as positive role model living the Catholic faith. Highly accomplished in helping the community strengthen their spiritual walk through reflection, celebration, expression, and service. Talent in program design, formation leadership, administration, operations management, pastoral care and spiritual leadership.
Overview
69
69
years of professional experience
Work History
Choirmaster/Senior Choirmaster
St. Pius X High School
Houston, Texas
08.1996 - 05.2022
- Organized and led recruiting initiatives to maximize program outreach.
- Arranged music, solos and instrumental accompaniment for special performances, music contests, all school liturgies, and annual winter and spring concerts.
- Music Department Chair with oversight and administration for instrumental and vocal music programs.
- Submitted, managed and complied with established budgets. Built and managed comprehensive library of choral music in all musical genres.
- Educated students on proper vocal techniques and vocal warm-ups and choral sound production.
- Maintained calendars of events and assisted in event planning.
- Conducted rehearsals to keep performers prepared for performances and also for liturgical music ministry including formation of cantors
- Recruited and mentored interns. Vocal coaches, vocal directors, student directors/accompanist, and student teachers/accompanist in vocal music.
- Texas Association of Private and Parochial School (TAPPS) District VA Music President. Coordinated district and region music instrumental and vocal solo and ensemble contests
- Play piano and organ - intermediate level
Director, Office for Campus Ministry
St. Pius X High School
Houston, Texas
06.1996 - 10.2021
- Directed ministry outcomes in four key areas of praxis: Pastoral, Liturgical, Spiritual, and Social Justice & Advocacy.
- Cultivated "charism by intention" that reflected and celebrated the mission of the Dominican SIsters of Houston in all areas of campus life.
- Created and managed annual budget toward comprehensive ministry objectives.
- Focused teams on developing innovative and cutting-edge approaches with effective resource allocation and strategic planning toward ministry goals.
- Directed work of and provided formation for key team members, volunteers, and students to create and serve in cutting-edge, mission centered, and intentional ministry programs for diverse community of students and adults .
- Managed day to day operations and resources of the department and office.
Director of Music Ministries
St. Jerome Catholic Church
Houston, Texas
09.2000 - 09.2012
- Coordinated all music ministry for English Liturgies in the parish.
- Recruited, directed, and provided ministry formation for liturgical choir, instrumentalists, and cantors.
- Served on parish liturgy team.
- Supervised accompanist, instrumentalists, and various choirs.
- Provided leadership for bi-lingual music ministries and special liturgical celebrations.
- Managed music library and coordinated regularly scheduled maintenance of major instruments (piano and organ).
- Assisted with wedding and funeral liturgies as necessary.
- Contracted and coordinated instrumental performances for special liturgical celebrations in the parish.
Director of Religious Education
Mary Queen Catholic Church
Friendswood Texas, Texas
06.1992 - 04.1996
- Researched, prepared, coordinated and distributed information about yearly schedule of activities and classes according to best practices and diocesan guidelines flowing from mission.
- Analyzed revenue and program cost data to determine budget priorities, textbooks, classroom supplies, formation expenses, and office operations.
- Identified, recruited potential volunteer minsters and provided for their formation.
- Built, managed and upgraded PK-12 faith formation, sacramental catechesis, and adult education.
- Managed inventory of catechetical materials and resources.
Director, Office for Campus Ministry
Mt. Carmel High School
Houston, Texas
08.1990 - 05.1992
Education
Master of Religious Education - Liturgy & Catechetics
University of St. Thomas
Houston, Texas06.1990
Bachelor of Arts - Liberal Arts in Theology & Philosophy
University of St. Thomas
Houston, TX05.1988
Skills
- Spiritual leadership
- Spiritual instruction
- Pastoral counseling
- Volunteer Management
- Written Communication
- Cultural Awareness
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Organization and Time Management
- Planning and Coordination
- Excellent Communication
- Intermediated keyboard skills in both organ and piano
- Advanced choral conducting
Additional Information
- 1998-2000 Director of High School Music Ministry - St. Cecilia Catholic Church, Houston
- 1996-1998 Interim Accompanist (Piano/Organ) St. Theresa Catholic Church, Houston
- 1995 - 1995 Interim Accompanist (Piano/Organ) St. Patrick Catholic Church - Galveston
- 1992-1996 Auxiliary Accompanist (Piano/Organ) Mary Queen Catholic Church, Friendswood
- 1990-1992 Director of Music Ministry St. Helen's Catholic Church, Pearland
- 1990 Interim Accompanist (Organ) St. Christoper Catholic Church, Houston
- 1985-1990 Chapel Accompanist (Piano/Organ) St. Mary's Seminary, Houston, Texas
- 1984-1985 Choral Scholar - Section Leader, St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic Church, Dallas
- 1984-1985 Accompanist (Organ) Holy Family Catholic Church, Dallas
- 1983-1984 Accompanist (Piano/Organ) Holy Spirit Catholic Church, Duncanville
- 1983-2022 substitute accompanist (Piano/Organ) at multiple Catholic and non-Catholic churches, schools, convents, retreat centers, and seminary in the Galveston-Houston Arch/diocese
- Director of Music and Liturgy/Accompanist - National Dominican High School Annual Preaching Conference, Adrian Michigan 2011-2022
- Liturgy Team/Accompanist - National Dominican High School Annual Preaching Conference, Adrian Michigan 2000-2010
- Choral Music Coordinator and Director - National Catholic Education Association Annual Conference Houston, Texas, 2013
- Director of Liturgical Celebrations - National Federation of Catholic Youth Ministry Conference - Houston, Texas,1992
- Dominican Association of Secondary Schools (DASS) Sister Patricia Brady, O.P. National Award - Excellence in Liturgy 2013
- Dominican Sisters of Houston Partner in Preaching Award 1995
- Archdiocese of Galveston Houston, Archdiocesan School Council (ASC) - Board Vice-President
- Dominican Youth Ministries USA (DYMUSA) - Board Co-Chair
- Certified Spiritual Director
- FTCM Instructor 1990-present
- Certificates: Family Life Ministry, Youth Ministry, Caetechetics
Timeline
Director of Music Ministries
St. Jerome Catholic Church
09.2000 - 09.2012
Choirmaster/Senior Choirmaster
St. Pius X High School
08.1996 - 05.2022
Director, Office for Campus Ministry
St. Pius X High School
06.1996 - 10.2021
Director of Religious Education
Mary Queen Catholic Church
06.1992 - 04.1996
Director, Office for Campus Ministry
Mt. Carmel High School
08.1990 - 05.1992
Master of Religious Education - Liturgy & Catechetics
University of St. Thomas
Bachelor of Arts - Liberal Arts in Theology & Philosophy
University of St. Thomas