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Contact Us
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agnolidavenportdiocese.orgDirector of Liturgy & Director of Deacon Formation
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Welcome!
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.
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For what are you looking?
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.
Preaching Links: Resources for scripture study and preaching.
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Rejoice and Be Glad (Gaudete et Exsultate)
Pope Francis' Apostolic Exhortation:
-In English
-En Español
USCCB Prayer based on Rejoice and Be Glad:
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Liturgy News
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June 20In response to President Trump’s policies of overturning asylum protection for victims of domestic violence and of separating children from their families at the border, the Bishops of New Mexico “pray the United States Department of Justice will reverse these practices, as they constitute human rights violations and an offense against the most important unit in society, the family.” Please click on the link for resources that we can use to join them in prayer.
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June 19
Let us pray for immigrant and refugee children, especially for those being separated from their parents at our border.... Please click on the link above to access a prayer from the USCCB. -
March 23The Spanish translation of the 3rd edition of the Roman Missal for use in the US has been approved and is in the process of being published. Regional workshops are now open for registration. Click on the link above for more information.
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