Office of Worship
The Office of Worship exists to enable the People of God in the Diocese of Youngstown to better celebrate the presence of Christ in worship and sacraments. The office serves as a resource to parishes and parish liturgy committees. Assistance is offered through phone consultation, printed resources, parish visits and workshops. The office also plans and coordinates diocesan liturgical celebrations such as ordination ceremonies, the Rite of Election, Holy Week services, Easter and Christmas celebrations and other special liturgies at St. Columba Cathedral.
The Diocesan Liturgical Commission is a consultative body whose purpose is to offer advice and recommendations to the diocesan bishop in liturgical matters within the diocese. The Commission assists the director of the Office of Worship in the implementation of the Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults.
Announcements
New Order of Christian Initiation of Adults
The new Order of Christian Initiation for Adults (OCIA) books will be released for sale by publishers on November 1, 2024 – The Feast of All Saints.
The Commemoration of All the Faithful Departed (All Souls’ Day) November 2, 2024
Mass for All Souls’ Day may be celebrated on Saturday morning, however it is not celebrated on Saturday evening at the regularly scheduled anticipated Mass.
World Day for Grandparents and the Elderly on September 7-8
World Day for Grandparents and the Elderly will coincide with National Grandparents (and the Elderly) Day in the U.S. as many local communities, schools and parishes have celebrated for some time.
New Ritual Book – Holy Communion and Worship of the Eucharistic Mystery Outside of Mass
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.
Federation of Diocesan Liturgical Commission (FDLC) National Meeting
The 2024 National Meeting of the Federation of Diocesan Liturgical Commissions (FDLC) will be October 1-3, 2024 in downtown Pittsburgh. A special Study Day on Wednesday, October 2, 2024, is open to all – clergy, parish ministers and staff.
OCIA Workshops & Annual Gathering
The Dicastery for Divine Worship and Discipline of the Sacraments has confirmed the revised translation of the Order of Christian Initiation of Adult and the Ritual de la Iniciacion Cristiana de Adultos.
National Association of Parish Musicians (NPM) Youngstown Chapter
Youngstown is officially a temporary chapter of the National Association of Parish Musicians (NPM) as of June 1st, 2024. Contact Ralph Holtzhauser at rholtzhauser@youngstowndiocese.org.
Planning Parish Music Events?
If your parish is having any upcoming musical events you’d like to send out, please email Ralph Holtzhauser, Diocesan Music Director, at rholtzhauser@youngstowndiocese.org!
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.
