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Worship
Mailing address: P. O. Box 2028, Baton Rouge, LA
70821-2028
Physical address: 1800 South Acadian Thruway, Baton Rouge, LA 70808-1998
Telephone: 225-387-0561
FAX: 225-336-8789
E-mail: worship@diobr.org
Hours: Mondays 12:30 to 4:30 p.m.; Wednesdays
8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.; and Fridays 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
Website: http://www.diobr.org/worship
Director: Very Rev. Thomas C. Ranzino,
M.A.
Secretary: Mrs. Jarja Carville
Mission
The diocesan Office of Worship provides liturgical resources for pastors and
parishes, aiding them to implement the vision of the Church's Constitution on
the Sacred Liturgy regarding "full, conscious and active participation" in
the public prayer of the Church.
The Office of Worship accomplishes its mission through:
 | Providing consultative service to pastors and other parish leaders
regarding liturgical issues |
 | Sponsoring various periodic workshops on liturgical formation for clergy
and laity |
 | Advising the bishop regarding liturgical matters, in collaboration with
the diocesan Liturgy, Art and Music Board |
 | Collaborating with other diocesan departments, especially within the
Secretariat of Christian Formation and with the Office of Evangelization,
regarding resourcing and training, with special emphasis on the Holy Eucharist
and on Christian Initiation |
 | Assisting the bishop and presbyterate with the planning and execution of
special ceremonies, such as ordinations and church dedications
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Liturgy, Art and Music Board
The diocesan Liturgy, Art and Music Board is composed of persons with various
kinds of expertise in pastoral liturgy, architecture, art and music (click
here to view a list of its current membership). It serves as the official
diocesan Liturgical Commission, an advisory board to the bishop and to the
director of the Office of Worship. In particular, the LAMB reviews and offers
recommendations to the bishop prior to any new construction or renovation of
worship spaces in the diocese, including the art and furnishings of these.
Acting in concert a a member, the Office of Worship and the Liturgy, Art and
Music Board represent the Diocese of Baton Rouge in Region V of the Federation
of Diocesan Liturgical Commissions.
Related and Useful Links:
Diocesan Links:
National Liturgical Organizations and Groups:
International Liturgical Organizations and Groups:
 | Website of Societas Liturgica
(an international assembly of liturgists dedicated to the renewal of the
liturgy) |
 | Website of Liturgica (an
international group dedicated to studying the history, development and
practice of Judeo-Christian liturgics and especially liturgical music) |
Liturgical Texts:
Other Good Liturgical Resources:
Major Liturgical Publishers:
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