Mission Statement

The Office of Liturgy is authorized to oversee and assist in planning archdiocesan liturgies and is to contribute to the planning of liturgies involving the archbishop of Denver and the auxiliary bishop. It is also responsible for approving plans for parish liturgies at which the archbishop or his auxiliary bishop will preside or celebrate and is their representative in that planning. In addition, educational programs, including those involved with RCIA, liturgical ministries and ethnic ministries are encouraged to consult with the Office of Liturgy in order to provide the faithful with a cohesive and current liturgical education.

Office of Liturgy Staff

Director of Liturgy
Deacon Charles Parker Jr., M.A.
Deacon.Parker@archden.org

Associate Director of Liturgy
John S. Miller
303-715-3156
Liturgy.Office@archden.org

Staff Assistant
Tony Schoenberger
303-715-3221
Tony.Schoenberger@archden.org

June 24, 2010 - In a recent address to the Liturgical Institute of the University of St. Mary of the Lake in Chicago, Archbishop Chaput reflected on questions of evangelization and the renewal of Catholic liturgy. He examines the key issues of today’s liturgical worship within the context of American culture. Where does the Catholic liturgy fit in a culture which prizes technology, science and material proof, but has lost the vocabulary to understand humanity’s oldest and deepest need: faith in an unseen God? (read full text)