Liturgy Office
Jeanne Thompson
Coordinator Sacramental Preparation,
Christian Initiation, and Liturgy
Liturgy, the public prayer of the Church, is at the heart of Catholic life. Worship grounds our identity in relationship to God and one another. As stated by the Second Vatican Council, the Liturgy is the summit toward which the activity of the Church is directed. The Liturgy Office assists the Bishop, the Chief Liturgist of the Diocese, in overseeing prayerful and reverent liturgy throughout the Diocese.
The liturgy office also supports:
Clergy and parishes with universal and Episcopal directives, helping to clarify and explain liturgical principles
Providing guidelines to assist pastors with their Parish Liturgy Committees in the preparation and celebration of the sacraments, public celebration of Liturgy of Hours and praying of Catholic devotions, assisting faith communities in their efforts to provide holy and reverent liturgical and para-liturgical celebrations.
Resources
2025 Liturgical Year Cook Order Cycle C Annual Liturgy Training Publication (LTP)
The Diocese of Altoona-Johnstown Liturgy Office will receive a 35% discount on all books and items published by LTP, Chicago, IL. (except for sale items), for orders made through the Diocesan Liturgy Office LTP account number. All parishes/campuses can receive the discount as well as individual offices any time of the year through the Liturgy Office. There have been no price increases from last year.
Diocese of Altoona-Johnstown Prayer and Daily Readings Page
The Diocese of Altoona-Johnstown Prayer and Daily Readings page provides you with several liturgical resources from many trusted sources, including the USCCB.