Office for Divine Worship

Purpose and Mission

The Office for Divine Worship of the Archdiocese of Atlanta serves to assist parishes and the entire Archdiocese to worship God with rich and beautiful expressions of Catholic liturgy. It provides direct support to the parishes, as well as programs designed to aid parish clergy, volunteers, and staff; assists the Archbishop in his role as Chief liturgist of the Archdiocese; and provides organization and support for Archdiocesan liturgies.

Contact Information

Phone: 404-920-7335
Fax: 404-920-7336
Email:

Staff

Father Theodore Book

Director: Father Theodore Book, SLL
Phone: 404-920-7338

Father Theodore Book has a license in sacred liturgy, which is a postgraduate degree designed to prepare someone to teach liturgy in a seminary or catholic university. He completed his studies in 2003 at the Pontifical Liturgical Institute in Rome, the same place where Archbishop Gregory completed his liturgical studies.

Amy Daniels

Associate Director: Claire Gilligan
Phone: 404-920-7337

Claire Gilligan holds a B.A. in Catechetics from the Franciscan University of Steubenville and an M.A. in Liturgical Studies from the Liturgical Institute of the University of Saint Mary of the Lake.

Amy Daniels

Assistant to the Director: Patricia DeJarnett, PhD
Phone: 404-920-7339

Patricia DeJarnett earned a Ph.D. and taught for over 30 years at both the graduate and undergraduate levels. She is currently working on a Master of Arts in Liturgy at The Liturgical Institute at the University of Saint Mary of the Lake, Mundelein Seminary.

Read the Georgia Bulletin article, "New Archdiocesan Office To Assist With Worship"