John Hoffman

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 and Texas.  His most recent position was at St. Austin Catholic Parish as the Director of Worship and Sacred Music for 18 years.

Dr. Hoffman has a Masters in Organ Performance and Doctor of Ministry degrees.  His studies Fairmont State (college) University, The University of Montevallo, St. Mary’s Seminary and University, and The Graduate Theological Foundation. 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 for over 30 years.  Together they are the proud parents of two sons, John and Patrick and a new daughter-in-law, Stella.  They have resided in Austin for over 26 years.

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