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, Blessed Sacrament Parish, Covington
Very Reverend Raymond Enzweiler, V.F.
Dean of the Campbell County Deanery
Dean of the College of Liberal Arts and Social Sciences
Reverend Jordan Hainsey
Background in the Visual Arts
Reverend V. Ross Kelsch
Pastor, St. Thomas Parish, Ft. Thomas
Background in Sacred Music
Reverend Thomas Picchioni
Pastor, St. John The Evangelist Parish, Carrollton
Reverend Joseph Shelton
Pastor, St. Augustine Parish, Augusta
Reverend Aby Thampi, CMI
Pastor, St. John The Evangelist Church, Covington
Deacon Kevin Cranley
Deacon, St. Timothy Parish, Union
Owner of Wurtz Music
Dr. Gregory Schaffer
Principle Organist and Choir Director, St. Mary’s Cathedral Basilica of the Assumption Parish, Covington
Dr. Cecilia Dorger
Department of Art, Mount St. Joseph University
Mrs. Katie Barton
Director, Diocese of Covington Diocesan Choir
Director of Music, St. Thomas Parish, Ft. Thomas
Music Professor, Northern Kentucky University
Mr. Daniel Zalla
Artist in Residence, Florence Academy of Art (Italy)
Mr. Stephen Enzweiler
Historian, St. Mary’s Cathedral Basilica of the Assumption Parish, Covington
Background in the Visual Arts
Mr. Brad Torline
Executive Director, The Angelico Project
Ms. Shannon Barnes
Secretary, Office of Worship & Liturgy
Background in Sacred Music