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March 2025 Mid-Month Update
 
Office for Divine Worship and Sacraments
Mid-Month Update
Liturgical Preparation for the Paschal Cycle

You’ll find a multitude of resources to assist in preparing the liturgies of Lent, Triduum, and Easter on the ODWS website, including the annual preparation resource from the FDLC in both English and Spanish, a sample Lenten communal penance service, music suggestions, preparation checklists for Holy Week liturgies, updated rubrics for the Mandatum and text for the presentation of the sacred oils, and guidance on celebrating Holy Week in a Family of Parishes.
RESOURCES
Liturgical Considerations in the time between the Appointment and Installation of Archbishop Casey

In this time between the acceptance of the resignation of Archbishop Schnurr and the installation of Archbishop-designate Casey, the See of Cincinnati is considered vacant, even though Archbishop Schnurr has been appointed as Apostolic Administrator.

Please note the following liturgical guidance regarding the Eucharistic Prayer, Universal Prayer intentions, and Mass formularies.
GUIDANCE
Rite of Election of Catechumens and the Calling of Candidates to Continuing Conversion
March 9, 2025

Thousands of people gathered on the First Sunday of Lent to celebrate God's call of these catechumens (now called "elect") and candidates to the Paschal Sacraments.  Thanks to all parish leaders who have accompanied them on their faith journey thus far.  You can see the names of our elect and candidates on the website and learn more about the ritual itself.
NAMES
Encouraging the Sacrament of Penance during Lent

Resources are available on the ODWS website to help parish leaders encourage the faithful to celebrate the Sacrament of Penance, especially during this Lenten season. You’ll find a pastoral guide, a pamphlet about how to go to confession, bulletin articles, shareable video, and more!
RESOURCES
Webinars on the Art of Celebrating the Liturgy

Wednesdays, 1–2:15 pm
May 7–June 4

Join the Federation of Diocesan Liturgical Commissions for a 5-part web series on ars celebrandi.  Led by renowned presenters, topics will include artful presiding, the role of the assembly, the art of liturgical music, and more!
WEBINARS

Office for Divine Worship and Sacraments

Center for Parish Vitality

513.263.6609 | FAX: 513.421.1582

worship@catholicaoc.org

JEREMY HELMES | DIRECTOR

MATTHEW GEERLINGS | MUSIC DIRECTOR

GLORIA ANN CASTLEMAN | ADMIN ASST

100 East Eighth Street | Cincinnati, Ohio 45202 | CatholicAOC.org
Archdiocese of Cincinnati, 100 E 8th St, Cincinnati, OH 45202, United States
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