Office of Worship
This office is part of the Secretariat for Cultural Communities and Synodality.
The Office of Worship of the Archdiocese of Washington, under the guidance of the principal liturgist, the Archbishop of Washington, and the leadership of the director, seeks to be a resource for parishes and ministers in the planning of liturgical celebrations and ceremonies. It is the responsibility of this office to oversee the liturgical norms and policies of the archdiocese. In addition, it assists parishes with the formation of its members in various ministries such as Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion, lectors and music, as well as providing information in other areas of liturgy.
Office of Worship Staff:
Father Joseph Murphy
Christopher Levesque
Liturgical Assistant
Guidelines for Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion
The Guidelines for Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion are available below in English and in Spanish. The Appendix in English is available separately. The Spanish Guidelines include the appendix.
English without Appendix (Appendix offered separately) | Appendix | Spanish with Appendix
A Concert for Peace – Celebrating the 250th Anniversary of the United States of America
Accompanying Migrants: A Gathering of Hospitality
Adults Living with Autism Faith Group – Book Study
Advent Discussion Series
Advent Night of Recollection
An Afternoon of Sacred Art Song
Annual Wedding Anniversary Mass / Misa Anual de Aniversario de Bodas
Celebrating Black Catholic History Month | Holy Family Catholic Church
Commemoration of Native American Heritage Month: Beatification of the Georgia Martyrs
Grief, Hope, & Love Bereavement Support Group at Saint Camillus Parish
Heritage & Remembrance: Honoring the GU272 and Their Descendants
Introduction to Natural Family Planning Class for Engaged or Married Couples
Journey Together Through Our Salvation Story: Reflections on the Jesse Tree
Marriage Preparation Classes April 10 & 17 – Silver Spring, MD
Marriage Preparation Classes February 27 & March 6 – Silver Spring, MD
Marriage Preparation Classes January 23 & 30 – Rockville, MD
Marriage Preparation Classes May 1 & 8 – Hyattsville, MD
Martha & Mary’s Kitchen | A Special Advent Session for the Young Adult Faith Community
Mass for the Solemnity of the Immaculate Conception
Monthly Mass for Persons Living with Mental Health Challenges
Post Cana for Widows and Widowers Annual Advent Reflection & Christmas Party
Saint Ann’s Concert Series
Saint Joseph’s on Capitol Hill Organ Concert Series
Simbang Gabi: A Filipino Novena in Preparation for Christmas
The Way Men’s Retreat
The Way Women’s Retreat
Toward a Transatlantic Partnership for Catholic Renewal: An Evangelization Panel Discussion
Virtual Advent Reflection for Separated and Divorced Catholics
Walk with Mary
Winter Retreat for Separated and Divorced Catholics: Finding Your Spiritual Home
Traditionis Custodes in The Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Washington
Traditionis Custodes, which means “Guardians of the Tradition,” contains a set of norms for the celebration of what is popularly known as the Traditional Latin Mass.
Traditionis Custodes Norms will take effect in three non-parochial churches in The Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Washington on September 21, 2022.
Traditionis Custodes | Press Release | Implementation Letter, Decree and Liturgical Norms
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