Worship Office

The Office of Worship serves the Archbishop of San Francisco and the Archdiocese by providing leadership, support, and information services regarding matters pertaining to liturgy, prayer and worship, particularly to ordained and lay ministers in parishes and other Catholic communities.

The Office is responsible for:

• Advising clergy, religious, and lay ministers in matters of liturgical norms, practices, and related pastoral issues
• Preparing Archdiocesan Liturgies such as Ordinations, the Chrism Mass, Rite of Election, Archdiocesan Confirmations and other large celebrations and rites
• Providing workshops, classes, and programs regarding liturgy and public prayer
• Serving the Archdiocesan Worship Commission and its committees