Deadline for OCP Parish Grant Program
The Parish Grant Program is open to all Roman Catholic parishes and campus ministries within the United States.
Free Webinar Series – “Behold the Lamb”
This free webinar series will focus on the newly approved Holy Communion and Worship of the Eucharistic Mystery Outside of Mass ritual book. Register with the Federation of Diocesan Liturgical Commissions.
OCP Parish Grant Program -NEW
The Parish Grant Program is open to all Roman Catholic parishes and campus ministries within the United States. Applications for 2024 OCP Parish Grants are being accepted through May 30, 2024.
New Ritual Book – Holy Communion and Worship of the Eucharistic Mystery Outside of Mass -NEW
A new ritual book, Holy Communion and Worship of the Eucharistic Mystery Outside of Mass has been approved for use no later than December 1, 2024.
Free Webinar Series – “Behold the Lamb” -NEW
The Federation of Diocesan Liturgical Commissions will sponsor a FREE Webinar Series entitled “Behold the Lamb” on Wednesday afternoons in May from 1:00 p.m. – 2:15 p.m. The webinar series will focus on the newly approved Holy Communion and Worship of the Eucharistic Mystery Outside of Mass ritual book.
Liturgical Directory
The Liturgical Directory contains valuable information about Liturgy Committees; liturgical minister formation guidelines; guidelines for the celebration of sacraments; music in liturgical celebrations; and art and architecture directives.
Confirmation of Baptized Catholics at the Easter Vigil
If there are persons who are baptized Catholic and completing their initiation at the Easter Vigil, the pastor must request permission of Bishop David J. Bonnar to confirm them.
Celebrating the Paschal Triduum (Multiple Parishes/Locations)
The Office of Worship has produced guidance and directives for the celebration of the Paschal Triduum in the circumstance of merged parishes; parishes with multiple worship sites; multiple parishes served by a single pastor.
The Solemnity of the Annunciation of the Lord
Due to the timing of Holy Week, the Annunciation is transferred to Monday of the Second Week of Easter, in this case, April 8, 2024.
Holy Week Events Scheduled at St. Columba Cathedral
From Palm Sunday through Easter Sunday, the Diocesan Office of Worship has planned several events.