At the beginning of each year we look back at the episodes that made Ministry Monday in the last 12 months. We had several popular episodes in 2023, but one of them stood out from the rest. It featured a story of a father-daughter duo who both serve in music ministry in their respective parishes. In fact, Daniel Ladner - the father in our wonderful story - has served in music ministry for 72 years- at the same church!
I can say from a personal note that this episode was one of my favorites to record. Hearing Daniel and Beth’s stories, both together and separately, was so inspiring. It reminds me of the lives that light up our parish music ministry, across the country, and the gift that I have to share them with you on the podcast.
Without further ado, I share with you the best of Ministry Monday 2023: Episode #225: A Lifetime of Ministry (with Beth Shaver and Daniel Ladner).
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Beth Shaver and Daniel Ladner are NPM members and pastoral musicians. Daniel was the Director of Music at The Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary, which is now in a cluster of 10 churches (The Parish of the Precious Blood). He will retire from his position as Director of Music at the end of September. We thank Daniel for his 72 years in music ministry!
Beth Shaver is Daniel’s daughter as well as the Director of Music and Liturgy at Saint Mary’s Church in Blacksburg, Virginia. Prior to being the Director of Music there, she assisted at military bases for decades. We also thank Beth for her service, both to our country and in music ministry!
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