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Composer • Recording Artist • Pastoral Musician

Damaris Thillet

Faith made music

Puerto Rican composer, recording artist, educator and pastoral music leader whose ministry has touched communities throughout the United States and the Caribbean.

Damaris Thillet
Composer • Educator • Minister

A life where music becomes ministry

Born in Ponce, Puerto Rico, Damaris Thillet has dedicated decades to music, liturgy, education and service to the Church.

With more than 45 years of ministerial experience, she is recognized as a composer, presenter, recording artist and pastoral music leader in the United States and the Caribbean.

Music becomes more than performance when it leads a community toward prayer, faith and encounter.
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45+
Years of
Ministry
AMPHE
President &
Co-Founder
2015
World Meeting
of Families
PR
Puerto Rican
Roots
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Music, ministry and story

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Discography & Publications

Music

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Her Journey

Biography

From Ponce, Puerto Rico, to national Hispanic pastoral music leadership, discover the story behind the music.

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Videos & Gallery

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The Music

Songs created for communities of faith

Damaris ‘ compositions bring together liturgical tradition, Hispanic spirituality and the musical richness of Puerto Rico and the Caribbean. Her published repertoire includes albums, Mass settings, individual songs, scores and digital recordings.

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A Musical Journey

Music in service of the Church

Formation
Music & Liturgy
Studied Music Education with a vocal concentration at Temple University and pursued graduate studies in Liturgy at La Salle University.
Ministry
Diocesan Leadership
Served in offices of worship including leadership in the Archdiocese of Santa Fe, New Mexico.
National Service
AMPHE
President and co-founder of the Association of Hispanic Pastoral Musicians of the United States.
2015
World Meeting of Families
Directed the Hispanic Archdiocesan Choir for the closing Mass during Pope Francis’ visit to Philadelphia.
Faith • Culture • Community

Rooted in Puerto Rico, serving a wider Church

Damaris remains deeply connected to her Puerto Rican roots while continuing her musical and pastoral ministry from San Antonio, Texas.

Her work reflects a lifelong commitment to helping communities sing their faith through music that honors culture, tradition and the living experience of the Church.

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Music that continues to inspire.

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