The Office of Worship
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The Mission of theOffice of Divine Worship
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 the Bishop, pastors, and other parish leaders regarding liturgical issues.
- Sponsoring various workshops on liturgical formation for clergy and laity.
- Advising the Bishop regarding liturgical matters, in collaboration with the diocesan Liturgy, Art and Music Board (L.A.M.B.).
- Collaborating with other diocesan departments, especially within the Secretariat for Evangelization & Catechesis, regarding resourcing and training, with special emphasis on Christian Initiation.
- Assisting the Bishop and presbyterate with the planning and execution of diocesan liturgical rites, such as ordinations and church dedications.
The Office of Worship and the L.A.M.B. represent the Diocese of Baton Rouge in Region V of the Federation of Diocesan Liturgical Commissions. -
Our Staff
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Rev. Thomas C. Ranzinotranzinodiobr.orgRetired
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Christine Berlingercberlingerdiobr.orgAssistant
Office of Worship
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Contact Information
Telephone: 225-242-0120
FAX: 225-336-8731
E-mail: [email protected]
Office Hours:
Monday, Wednesday and Friday
8:30 am to 4:30 pm
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Liturgy Planning
- Universal Prayer & Liturgical News and Notes
- FDLC Adoration Series "Behold the Lamb" Now Available at No Charge - CLICK HERE
- Liturgical Preparation Aid for Lent, the Sacred Paschal Triduum and Easter 2025 (Year C)
- LPA Cuarema y Pascua 2025 Year C
- History of the Practice of Communion, Take and Eat, Take and Drink (English)
- History of the Practice of Communion; Tomen y Coman; Tomen y Beban (Spanish)
- Diocesan Liturgical Observances
- Funeral Guidelines & Planning
- Holy Days of Obligation
- Marriage Preparation
- Wedding Music Guidelines
- When A Bishop Celebrates Mass in The Parish
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Consultation
The Liturgy, Art, & Music Board
Current Membership
The diocesan Liturgy, Art and Music Board is composed of persons with various kinds of expertise in pastoral liturgy, architecture, art and music. 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.
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