Our primary ministry is to the bishop, the principal liturgist of the local Church. With him we foster liturgy that nourishes and transforms the spiritual life of the People of God. We strive to further understanding in the areas of liturgical prayer, sacramental celebrations, and diocesan liturgies that model liturgy well-celebrated and the cultural diversity of our diocese.

We serve pastors who, at the bishop’s delegation, preside at liturgical prayer within their parishes and institutions. With them we encourage authentic liturgical prayer that is both sensitive to the needs of the People of God and faithful to the directives of the Church. We do so by offering liturgical ministry materials, formation and consultation, and actively promoting sacred music, art and architecture.

Our ministry includes assistance to pastoral ministers, initiation directors, liturgical ministers, musicians, liturgy and environment committees and all those responsible for preparing and implementing various liturgical rites, that the People of God may be led to authentic liturgical prayer. To these we offer resources, training and on-going formation in the art and skills of public prayer.

In this way we ultimately serve the People of God by shepherding them to full, conscious and active participation which is their right by virtue of the baptismal call.