The Diocesan Worship Commission serves as an advisory board to the Bishop of Covington and the Office of Worship and Liturgy for the Diocese of Covington. The members of the Commission, chosen for their expertise in theology, liturgy, music, art, and architecture, provide counsel on liturgical matters pertaining to the Diocese of Covington. These include: sacramental guidelines, the construction of worship spaces, the renovation of worship spaces, the implementation of directives, and other matters in which the Bishop or Office of Worship seeks their advice.
Reverend Daniel L. Schomaker
Director, Office of Worship and Liturgy
Pastor, St. Augustine Parish, Covington
Monsignor Gerald E. Twaddell
Chaplain and Faculty, Thomas More University
Chaplain, Passionist Nuns of Northern Kentucky
Monsignor William B. Neuhaus
Director, Office of the Diaconate
Reverend Steph M. Bankemper
Pastor, St. Catherine of Siena Parish
Reverend Jordan M. Hainsey
Administrative Assistant to the Bishop
Episcopal Master of Ceremonies
Deacon Gerald Franzen
Deacon, Cathedral Basilica of the Assumption
Dr. Gregory Schaffer
Organist and Choir Director, Cathedral Basilica of the Assumption
Dr. Cecilia Dorger
Department of Art, Mount St. Joseph University
Mrs. Katie Barton
Director, Diocese of Covington Diocesan Choir
Director of Music and Liturgy, St. Mary Parish, Hyde Park
Music Professor, Northern Kentucky University
Mr. Brad Torline
Executive Director, The Angelico Project