Mrs. Manfredonia holds an M.S. in Piano Performance from Indiana State University in Terre Haute, Indiana and a B.A. in Music Education from Trenton State College in New Jersey where she was a Piano major.  She is certified K-12 in vocal and instrumental instruction. Her additional study at Indiana University included piano pedagogy and music history.

Mrs. Manfredonia is the Director of Music at her home parish where she oversees the  preparation of all liturgies with regard to music.  She is the principal organist for Sunday masses, weddings & funerals, the Director of the Adult Choir, Youth Ensemble, Young Adult Contemporary Ensemble and Children’s Choir.  She also trains and schedule cantors, prepares music/hymn selection for all major feasts, holydays and sacraments.

As an independent Pastoral Musician Mrs. Manfredonia is also a cantor and organist in various churches for special liturgies throughout the Philadelphia Archdiocese.

Mrs. Manfredonia is a part-time Piano Teacher at a local Catholic high school and gives private piano instruction as well.

On July 25, 2008, the Manfredonias announced that Domestic Church Media had signed a contract to purchase a 5000 watt station, WBUD 1260 AM in Trenton.  The purchase is expected to be completed by April, 2009.

Mr. and Mrs. Manfredonia have established a successful music ministry in the Philadelphia area.  Together they have released four CD's of contemporary and traditional Catholic music.

Mrs. Manfredonia is an excellent public speaker and has spoken at numerous functions and events in and around the Philadelphia area about topics that are important to Catholic parents and families.

She and Mr. Manfredonia have been married for 22 years and are the proud parents of three children, Joseph (19), Angela (17) and Anthony (15).

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