Worship

Elements of the Catholic Mass

A new initiative to help the faithful better appreciate the beauty of the Mass, the Liturgical Institute of the University of St. Mary of the Lake, Mundelein, Ill., has created a new free video series that takes viewers through every detail of the Mass. Elements of the Catholic Mass, is a collection of short 2-5 minute videos on different aspects or elements of the Mass.

VIEW more videos in this series at www.ElementsOfTheCatholicMass.com

The Office for Worship is responsible for planning and overseeing diocesan liturgies involving the Bishop of Manchester. It is also responsible for assisting parishes with liturgies at which the bishop will preside or celebrate. In addition, the Office for Worship provides the priests and faithful of the diocese resources for the encouragement of liturgical understanding, appreciation, and celebration.

2025 Liturgical Calendar Reminders

2025 Epiphany Proclamation

2024 Guidelines for Lent 

2024 Guidelines for Holy Week and Easter

Pastoral Instruction for Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion

General Instruction of the Roman Missal

Music Ministries

Prayers & Intercessions

Diocesan Guidelines

Order of the Mass

Federation of Diocesan Liturgical Commissions

Liturgical Resources