In addition to assisting the Bishop in his ministry as high priest and promoter of the liturgy in the diocese, this office serves as a resource to the parishes and ministers of the diocese as they strive to promote the full, conscious, and active participation of all in the liturgical life of the Church.

Please remember to see our News section below for current information of particular note.

Click here for the 2019-2020 Confirmation Schedule.

Liturgy Events: Information on the liturgical year and calendar. Diocesan liturgies (including a subpage to register for the Rite of Election). Continuing formation. The Extraordinary Form. Eastern Catholics.

Liturgy Library: Liturgy policies (including for liturgical ministries).Liturgy preparation forms (including for Masses with the Bishop, such as Confirmation). Other resources produced by the Office of Liturgy (articles, bibliographies, prayers).

Liturgy Links: Resources on the liturgy from outside the diocese. Church documents. Other organizations.

LiturgyNotes: Current or past issues of our LiturgyNotes newsletter.

New Order of Celebrating Matrimony: Resources for implementing the new OCM. 

New Roman Missal: Resources for using the new Roman Missal. Chant resources. There is also a sub-page that addresses specific questions on the Missal and the effect of the new Missal on other rites and another subpage on the Misal Romano.

OCIA: General information about the Order of Christian Initiation of Adults (aka the RCIA). Catechetical and liturgical resources.

Preaching Links: Resources for scripture study and preaching.

Influenza page: Questions regarding the flu (and other infections) and liturgical practice.
                         This page also contains the latest information and guidance regarding the                                     COVID-19 Pandemic.
 

From the Catholic Health Association

From Catholic Charities USA

From the Jesuits (Xavier University)

From Fr. James Martin, SJ (America Magazine)

Pope Francis: "we cannot tolerate or turn a blind eye to racism and exclusion in any form and yet claim to defend the sacredness of every human life."
>5 quotes on racism and xenophobia

USCCB Resource Page: Combatting Racism
-includes prayer and educational resources

USCCB Prayer Service for Racial Healing

Statements by the USCCB:
>Statement of U.S. Bishop Chairmen in Wake of Death of George Floyd and National Protests
>Statement of U.S. Bishops’ President on George Floyd and the Protests in American Cities

Statement by Archbishop Wilton Gregory

Prayer from the Catholic Health Association

Prayer Service from LTP

Pope Francis' Apostolic Exhortation:
-In English
-En Español

USCCB Prayer based on Rejoice and Be Glad:
-Show us Your Face
-Muéstranos tu rostro