A worldwide community of young singers

United in peace and in faith

Singing to praise the Lord

Pueri Cantores

a worldwide community of young singers united in peace and in faith

About Pueri Cantores

Founded in 1944, the international federation of children’s and youth choirs grew up to more than 40.000 singers.

International Congresses

Each year the community of Pueri Cantores meets in a different city for an international choir congress.

Federations of Pueri Cantores

Pueri Cantores reaches all around the world with more than 43 national and regional federations or correspondents.

Letters to the Community

The community of Pueri Cantores is united by mutual aims and ideals, supported by our letters to the community.

News

Newsletter Easter 2025

You can view the Newsletter of the International Federation here.Image: Pueri Cantores at the New York Regional Festival 2025.

Message on Pope Francis’ death

Dear Pueri Cantores friends, Our Pope Francis ended his earthly life the day after Easter. What a beautiful symbol! We are sad, but we thank God for having spared him a long and painful end of life. I have fond memories of our congress in Rome in December 2023. He...

Pueri Cantores Federation forming in Denmark

FIPC President Jean Henric and First Vice President Matthias Balzer and their wives visited the correspondent member of FIPC, Denmark, from April 3rd to 6th to see, hear and experience how the conditions are in Denmark nowadays, and to have communication with Bishop...

In Memoriam Josef Bogensberger

Josef Bogensberger, long-time President of Pueri Cantores Austriae and Vice President of the FIPC, passed away on March 21, 2025 at the age of 83. With great care, skill, knowledge and passion – starting with the re-founding of the Salzburg Cathedral Boys' Choir in...

American Federation Festival Season 2025

The 2025 American Federation of Pueri Cantores Festival Season recently came to a close having included a record number of 18 festivals across the country – from Southern California to Houston to Boston – which involved more than 2.600 young singers from 170 different...

Contact us

Get in touch with Pueri Cantores International or find us in your own country