Newsletter September 2026

Newsletter September 2026

 

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‍Newsletter 29  September 2026



General Assembly in Málaga



 

From August 28 to 30, more than 20 representatives from 11 Pueri Cantores nations gathered in Málaga, Spain for the annual international assembly. Federations present where: Spain, Catalunya, Switzerland, Austria, Germany, Sweden, Belgium, Poland, Italy, Hungary and Canada. On Saturday, more representatives, for example from France and Mexiko, attended the meeting online. Two spanish Pueri Cantores choirs gave a concert for the representatives and there was plenty of time to get to know each other and to learn more about Andalusia and it’s specialties. 
The next in-person General Assembly will take place August 27 to 29, 2027.

 


News from National Federations

Catalan Pueri Cantores choirs as musical highlights of Pope Leo's visit to Barcelona

 

For His Holiness Pope Leo's visit to Barcelona, the Catalan Federation of Pueri Cantores delivered two highlights: With the choir "Lumen Pueri" – a combination of current members of its various choirs as well as former singers – they sang at the Pope's vigil at the Olympic Stadium in front of nearly 40.000 people!
The choirs also participated in the children's choir for the Mass presided over by the Pope at the Sagrada FamĂ­lia. They combined their talents to provide vocal accompaniment of remarkable beauty and clarity in an unforgettable setting.



Catalan National Congress in Lleida

 

Lleida successfully hosted the National Congress of the Catalan Federation of Pueri Cantores. Choirs from across Catalonia gathered in the capital of the Segre region to share a weekend of music, fellowship, and body percussion workshops. The highlight and conclusion of the gathering came during the solemn Mass at Lleida Cathedral, where all participating choirs united their voices to enhance the liturgical celebration. Their joint performance showcased the coordinated work of the different conductors and the vocal excellence of the ensembles within an exceptional architectural setting.



75 years of Pueri Cantores Germany


On August 23, 2026, the German Federation of Pueri Cantores celebrated its 75th anniversary. Since 1951, the movement has grown into one of the cornerstones of church music and Christian education for children and youth in Germany, with over 19.000 singers today. Under the motto "75 Years of Pueri Cantores Germany – Young Voices, Living Faith, Global Community" the anniversary year is deliberately not celebrated with a central ceremony, but a wide variety of activities. These are peace prayers, partnerships with international choirs, activities at the national congress in September and activities by the youth committee of young singers.



Summer tour of the Chœur National de France

 

The Pueri Cantores France National Choir gathered for its summer tour, this time at the Priory of Ardevon, a magnificent setting overlooking Mont Saint-Michel! For a week, the young singers rehearsed diligently to prepare for the concerts and Masses that marked the week: Mass at La Lucerne, where the young singers were reunited with the chaplain of Pueri Cantores, Father Guillaume Antoine, followed by a concert at the Prieuré d’Ardevon, and two more successful concerts in Cancale, and in Saint-Malo.



German-Brazilian choir meetup

 

One year after the Congress in Munich the “Arautos do Grande Rei" paid back the hospitality of the German “Junger Chor Fautenbach” and hosted the choir for a week in Xaxim, Santa Catarina, under the motto "Voices without boarders". Many events were held to celebrate this wonderful bond between two choirs, two countries, two cultures. A solemn Mass at the local Church, a full big concert, as well as typical southern Brazilian dances, and the famous “Churrasco” barbecue. Another highlight was visiting the breathtaking Waterfalls of Iguaçu. It was an unforgettable meeting, in the hope of other similar ones around the whole globe.

 



Portugal tour of Canadian choir

 

The Petits Chanteurs de la Maîtrise du Cap, from Trois-Rivières, Québec, Canada, had an unforgettable adventure during their tour of Portugal from June 23 to July 5, 2026.
They started in Porto, then headed to Mortágua, where they shared the stage with the Sílvia Marques Children’s Choir. In Fátima they performed during a Mass in the heart of its impressive basilica. The next day, the choir headed south through the landscapes of the Algarve. The tour concluded in Palmela, from where the choir traveled throughout the region, giving two memorable concerts in Cascais and Setúbal.



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