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, V.G.
Vicar General
Director of the Office of Worship and Liturgy
Pastor, St. Augustine Parish, Covington
Monsignor Gerald E. Twaddell
Chaplain and Faculty
Thomas More University
Monsignor William B. Neuhaus
Director, Office of the Diaconate
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
Associate Director
Office of Catechesis and Evangelization