Office of Divine Worship
Greetings and Blessings,
As we continue in these uncertain times, we know that one certainty remains – Christ is with us.
“And behold, I am with you always” Matthew 28:20
The Office of Divine Worship is working diligently to keep you informed of the latest developments regarding changes in liturgy and worship as they are issued from our office and the office of our Bishop in line with the directives from the Holy Father, the Sacred Congregation of Divine Worship, and the USCCB. We will be placing all important directives below with the most recent updates on the top for ease of access. Please know we share your concern and desire to continue to minister to your flock. We ask for your patience and prayers as we all continue through this unusual time and we welcome your questions via phone or email.
Shaun Johnson, Director of Divine Worship and MC
Liturgical Updates
- 2021 Rite of Election and Call to Continuing Conversion
- Holy Hour Guide For Parishes for 2021 (Dec. 18, 2020)
- Our Lady of Guadalupe Indulgence (Dec. 12, 2020)
Due to the ongoing COVID-19 Pandemic, Pope Francis has granted a Plenary Indulgence connected to the celebration of the Feast of Our Lady of Guadalupe. Please see the following communication from the USCCB for the details.
Our Lady of Guadalupe Indulgence - All Souls' Day Celebration: An Outreach of Hope to the Community
As a way for our parishes and the faithful of Green Bay to join together, especially in this year that has proven to be somewhat difficult and unpredictable, the Parish Life and Evangelization Mission Team of the Diocese has created a special resource that may be used for communal prayer on the Feast of All Souls. Please see the resource below for a bit of background on the Feast and some ideas and resources for prayer. If you have any questions, please contact Heidi Rosenthal, 920-272-8329 or This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.. - Optional Memorial of “Our Lady of Loreto” was added to the Universal Calendar on November 1, 2019 by Pope Francis, but does not currently have Propers translated in English. While we await the approved translations, parishes may use the Mass texts from the Commons of the Blessed Virgin Mary in Advent. The citation in the Lectionary is no. 689-B
- St. Peter Claver Memorial Letter
- St. Peter Claver Memorial Resources
Liturgical Updates Regarding COVID19
- Updates as of February 20, 2021
- Updates as of January 7, 2021
- Updates as of December 2, 2020
- Updates as of October 13, 2020
- Updates as of October 7, 2020
- Updates as of October 5, 2020
- Updates as of September 9, 2020
- Updates as of August 11, 2020
- Updates as of June 2, 2020
- Updates as of May 27, 2020
- Updates as of May 26, 2020
- Updates as of May 13, 2020
- Previous Updates
Special Easter Vigil Faculty for 2020
Instruction on the Celebration of the Sacraments for RCIA Participants for Easter Vigil 2020
Blessing the Oil of the Sick in Emergent Circumstances
Liturgical Directives Concerning COVID-19 and the Celebration of the Sacraments of the Church
Canonical Directives in Time of Crisis
Virtual Opportunities to Worship
The link below to the Diocesan newspaper, The Compass, offers additional links to virtual offerings from parishes throughout the Diocese of daily Mass, Sunday Mass, the rosary and many other ways in which your parishioners may stay connected to their faith from the safety of their homes. Please feel free to share this link and its information.
Diocesan Holy Hour Resources
2020 Eucharistic Holy Hour Guide For Parishes
pdf 2021 Eucharistic Holy Hour Guide For Parishes (2.16 MB) (English)
pdf 2021 Guía de la Hora Santa Eucarística en Español para parroquias (2.21 MB) (Español)
Our Purpose
The Office of Divine Worship, part of the Parish Life and Evangelization Mission Team, works to provide liturgical and catechumenal (RCIA) resources for parishes, formation opportunities, and overall support for the liturgical and sacramental life of the parishes and agencies of the Diocese. In serving Bishop Ricken as the chief liturgist of the Diocese The Office also coordinates Diocesan and Episcopal liturgies throughout the year.
We recognize the vital role of worship within our Christian identity as we and our worshiping communities continue to be formed as true disciples of Christ through 'full, active, and conscious participation' in liturgy and our rich tradition of prayer.
Contact Us
Phone: (920) 272-8341 | Fax: (920) 435-1330
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Bona Hall
1825 Riverside Drive
Green Bay, WI 54301
Regular diocesan office hours are: All offices are closed to the public due to COVID-19 restrictions but we are working remotely from home so please email or call us if you have questions or concerns.
Monday through Thursday: 7:45 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Friday: 7:45 a.m. to 12:15 p.m.
Mailing Address
P.O. Box 23825
Green Bay, WI 54305-3825
Shaun Johnson | Divine Worship Director
Phone: (920) 272-8311
1-877-500-3580, ext. 8311 (920/715 area codes)
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Arvilla Rusnak | Divine Worship Administrative Assistant
Phone: (920) 272-8341
1-877-500-3580, ext. 8341 (920/715 area codes)
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Other Links
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Email Updates and Announcements
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Major announcements and important information from the Office of Divine Worship are also distributed through the Parish Pages (Department of Communications) and the Chancery Bulletin (Chancellor's Office).