Welcome

Office of Divine Worship
Catholic Diocese of Joliet

We opened our website on the 25th Anniversary of the establishment of the Office of Divine Worship by Bishop Romeo Blanchette in October 1976 under the directorship of Reverend Gerald Tivy.

For over 30 years the Office has provided leadership for the liturgical and catechumenal life of the Church of Joliet. As we celebrate, with great pride and joy, the service of the ministers of this Office we acknowledge the foresight of Bishop Blanchette and continuing support of Bishop J. Peter Sartain.

We thank the past members of the Diocesan Liturgy Commission, Environment and Art Committee, and the Catechumenate Steering Committee while acknowledging our present members.

This website is provided as a means to continue the rich history of service that has been provided by the staff and committees of this Office.

May all who use this website find a means to enrich their lives, and, may the peace of our generous God be with you...

Liturgical Commission

Reverend Thomas Corbino
v St. Anthony Parish, Frankfort

Sister Kathleen Hook, OSF
v St. Francis Convent, Frankfort

Kathy Kupka Raven
v Bolingbrook, IL

Reverend Thomas Sularz
v St. Daniel the Prophet Parish, Wheaton

Environment & Art Commission

Sister Kay Francis Berger, OSF
v Sisters of St. Francis, Joliet

Sandra Book
v Plainfield, IL

Reverend Michael Komechak, OSB
v St. Procopius Abbey, Lisle

Thomas Manley
v St. Patrick, Joliet

Reverend Thomas Paul
v St. Elizabeth Seton Parish, Naperville

Catechumenate Steering Committee

Karen Cross
v St. Joseph Parish, Bradley

Joyce Donahue
v Diocesan Religious Education Office

Bart Federici
v Diocesan Office of the Diaconate

Reverend Christopher Groh
v St. Mary Nativity Parish, Joliet

Sister Helen Jean Kormelink, OSB
v Diocesan Catholic Schools Office

Kevin O'Donnell
v Diocesan Office of Campus Ministry

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