Office of Liturgy
The Office of Liturgy supports the work of our Bishop as chief liturgist of the Diocese:
- Modeling and supporting a vision of the Liturgy as set forth by the Second Vatican Council.
- Promoting the "full, conscious, and active participation" of our people.
- Encouraging the gifts of our rich diversity as a multicultural Church.
- Collaboration with the Bishop's office and other Diocesan offices in preparing Diocesan liturgies.
- Assisting parishes through resources, guidelines, workshops, and responding to questions.
- Directing the work of the Diocesan Liturgical Commission, the Diocesan Music Committee and its sub-committees.
- Administering the Rochester NPM Chapter (National Association of Pastoral Musicians.)
- Maintaining the resources of our Liturgy Library as a lending library for parish staffs.
- Directing the work of the Diocesan Festival Choir.
Bernard Grizard, Diocesan Director
Parish Support Ministries
585.328.3210 ext. 1328