Maureen Hayes, Vocalist, Music Minister, Instructor Performer and Recording Artist, is the Cantor and Soloist for The Church of St. Clare in Colonie, NY.  She holds degrees in Vocal  Performance and Fine Arts from Stephens College, Columbia, Missouri and Webster University in  St. Louis, Missouri.  An award winning international performer, Mrs. Hayes has performed for audiences in the U.S., Canada and Europe. In 2000 she performed in Rome for World Youth Day. She has sung at the Basilica of the Shrine of the Immaculate Conception in Washington, D.C. for the  International Week of Prayer and Fasting. Most recently she has appeared on EWTN's "Backstage" and Familyland TV Network Christmas Special. 

Bill Hayes, Pianist, Organist, Composer, Performer, Instructor and Recording Artist is the Music Director for The Church of St. Clare in Colonie, NY. A published Composer of Liturgical Music, Mr. Hayes has composed, arranged and produced recordings of his original works including the 2002 Unity Award Nominated Song "I Am The Way", the 2004 Unity Award winning Liturgical Song of The Year, "I Am The Resurrection", the 2005 Unity Award winning Liturgical Song of The Year, "Living Bread", and the 2006 Unity Award Nominated song "Blessed Be God, Forever."

A native of St. Louis, Missouri, Bill received his education in the Metropolitan St. Louis area, culminating in a degree from Webster University where he studied Musical Composition.

Maureen and Bill are the hosts of "On The Journey" which airs world wide on the internet at www.MaureenandBillHayes.com under "ON THE JOURNEY".  Maureen and Bill are members of the Catholic Association of Music (CAM) an organization founded by John Michael Talbot.  Maureen serves as the organization's Secretary and Director of Membership.

Maureen and Bill have been blest to be married and in ministry together for over 32 years.  Their son attends Northeastern University and their daughter-in-law attends Rensellaer Polytechnic Institute and both are completing their doctorates.  Their daughter completed her master's degree in sound recording engineering and is employed at Five Towns College in Long Island, NY as the Director of Recruitment.  Their son-in-law is an environmental magager in the New York City area.
MISSION STATEMENT

Our mission is to reach and connect with others through music so they may honor and praise God by challenging themselves to purify and reform their lives so they may grow closer to God.