John J. Hoffman, MM, DMin

Director of Worship and Sacred Music

Dr. John J. Hoffman has been involved in music-making since his early childhood. His first church organ “gig” was at his home parish in Fairmont, West Virginia at the at age 14.  He comes from a family of musicians and has served in parishes in West Virginia, Maryland, Florida, Alabama, and Texas. 

Dr. Hoffman's earned a Masters in Organ Performance and Doctor of Ministry. His passions include a love for good liturgy with good liturgical music that lifts the souls of the faithful.

Dr. Hoffman is happily married to Theresa Spalding. Together they are the proud parents of two sons, John and Patrick, married to Stella. They have resided in Austin since 1994.

Email:  jhoffman@st-ignatius.org
Phone: (512) 442-3602 ext. 1027