Daniel Dangca, D.P.M, currently serves as University Chaplain for Liturgy & Music at DePaul University.
He holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in Music from Loyola Marymount University, a Master of Music degree with a Choral Conducting emphasis from Western Oregon University (2013), holds an M.A. in Theology and Leadership from Gonzaga University (2021), and Doctor in Pastoral Music from Southern Methodist University (2025).
Daniel has been a liturgical music minister for the last 25+ years. He has worked in parishes as well as schools up and down the West Coast serving in his home Diocese of San Jose, Archdiocese of San Francisco, Archdiocese of Los Angeles, and the Archdiocese of Portland. Prior to coming to DePaul, he was Senior Coordinator for Liturgical Life and Adjunct Instructor of Music at Gonzaga University in Spokane, WA.
Proud son of a Registered Nurse and Naval Officer, he never forgets his Filipino-American roots that have brought him to where he is today. A Classically trained Baritone, Daniel has sung for the Operafestival di Roma company as well as a chorister at St. Peter’s Basilica in Rome, Italy. He has also had the opportunity to record for GIA Publications and Oregon Catholic Press. Daniel is also a contributor to History of Hymns.
As of this post, in his spare time, Daniel enjoys: reading up on current events/politics, being an amateur polygot, watching sporting events, being the occasional foodie, being active through health/fitness and is currently working on his Pilates certification. Daniel also volunteers and has been a two-time donor for the Be the Match – Bone Marrow Registry Program.