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