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


Very Reverend Raymond Enzweiler, V.F.

Dean of the Campbell County Deanery

Chair of the Theology Department, TMU


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 Gerald Franzen

Deacon, St. Mary’s Cathedral Basilica of the Assumption Parish, Covington


Deacon Peter Freeman

Deacon, St. Philip Parish, Melbourne

Former Director of the Office of Worship & Liturgy


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 and Liturgy, St. Mary Parish, Hyde Park

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