National Liturgical Council Executive Secretary: Dr Paul TaylorPostal Deliveries: c/o ACBC SecretariatGPO 368, Canberra ACT 2601 T: 0400 830 929E: paul.taylor@catholic.org.au Bishops' Delegates Bishop Paul Bird, CSsR Bishop Ken Howell Archbishop Patrick O'Regan (Chairman) AdvisingBishops Commission for Liturgy The National Liturgical Council is an advisory body established by the Australian Catholic Bishops under provisions 4.3 and 5.1 of the Mandate of the Bishops Commission for Liturgy for the purpose of advising the Commission on matters pertaining to Catholic liturgical worship. Members of the National Liturgical Council are appointed for 3 year terms. National Liturgical Council Members Rev. Laurence Cortez, PP Sr Louise Gannon RSJ Mrs Angela Gorman Rev. Dr Stephen Hackett, MSC Dr Jason McFarland Mrs Sophy Morley Mrs Cathy Murrowood Mrs Clare Schwantes (Chair) Dr Paul Taylor (Executive Secretary) National Liturgical Council Liturgical Consultants Rev Dr David Orr OSB (Senior Consultant) Sr Kerry Willison RSM (Senior Consultant) Ms Denise Braddon Rev Dr Barry Craig PP Rev Dr Tom Elich PP Rev John Fitz-Herbert Sr Judy Foster SGS Dr William Griffiths Mrs Elizabeth Harrington Ms Kathy Horan Prof. Clare Johnson Mr Paul Mason Dr Jason McFarland Mr Michael McKenna KCHS Fr Brian Nichols PP Dr Jenny O’Brien Rev Dr Frank O’Loughlin PP Sr Ursula O’Rourke, SGS Dr Carmel Pilcher RSJ Rev Don Richardson Adm Dr Margaret Smith SGS Rev Dr Christopher Willcock SJ Very Rev Peter G. Williams VG Dr Geoffrey Cox (Music Consultant) Dr William Griffiths (Music Consultant) Mr Bernard Kirkpatrick (Music Consultant) NATIONAL OFFICE FOR LITURGY NEWSLETTERS Newsletter January 2021 (PDF) Newsletter April 2020 (PDF) Newsletter July 2018 (PDF) Newsletter July 2017 (PDF) Newsletter June 2016 (PDF) Newsletter June 2015 (PDF) Newsletter April 2014 (PDF) Newsletter July 2013 (PDF) Newsletter January 2013 (PDF) Newsletter June 2012 (PDF) Recent Liturgical Documents From The Vatican Apostolic Letter issued “Motu proprio” by the Supreme Pontiff Francis “Traditionis custodes” on the use of the Roman Liturgy prior to the Reform of 1970, 16 July 2021 | Francis (vatican.va) For Pope Francis’ Accompanying Letter to Traditionis custodes, please see Letter of the Holy Father to the Bishops of the whole world, that accompanies the Apostolic Letter Motu Proprio data “Traditionis custodes” on the use of the Roman Liturgy prior to the Reform of 1970 - Activities of the Holy Father Pope Francis | Vatican.va Apostolic Letter in the form of Motu Proprio Spiritus Domini, modifying Canon 230 §1 of the Code of Canon Law regarding access of women to the ministries of Lector and Acolyte (10 January 2021) | Francis (vatican.va) Distribution of Ashes During Pandemic (12 January 2021) 6 NOTA IMPOSIZIONE DELLE CENERI (INGLESE).pdf (cultodivino.va) Change to Canon Law Regarding Access of Women to Ministries of Lector and Acolyte (10 January 2021) Apostolic Letter in the form of Motu Proprio Spiritus Domini, modifying Canon 230 §1 of the Code of Canon Law regarding access of women to the ministries of Lector and Acolyte (10 January 2021) | Francis (vatican.va) Apostolic Penitentiary Letter re. Sacrament of Penance and Reconciliation During Current Pandemic (20 March 2020) Congregation for Divine Worship and the Discipline of the Sacraments Note to Bishops and Episcopal Conferences on the Celebration of Holy Week 2021 (Prot. 96/21) (PDF) Decree in Time of COVID-19 (25 March 2020) (re. Holy Week Ceremonies) Votive Mass Texts and Good Friday Solemn Intercession in Time of Pandemic (2020) Dicastery for Communications of the Holy see Strong in the Face of Tribulation – The Church in Communion: A Sure Support in Time of Trial (April 2020) National Liturgical Documents For Australia Australian Catholic Bishops Conference Statement of Principles: Language and the Liturgy (2001) Directions for Preaching by Lay Persons (2003) Sunday Celebrations in the Absence of a Priest (2004) Liturgical Texts of Mass & Liturgy of the Hours for St Mary of the Cross MacKillop (8 August) (2010) “And When Churches are to Be Built . . .” : Preparation, Planning and Construction of Places of Worship (Brisbane: Liturgy Brisbane, 2014). Copies are available from www.liturgybrisbane.net.au/. Fit for Sacred Use: Stewardship and Renewal of Places of Worship (Brisbane: Liturgy Brisbane, 2018). Copies are available from www.liturgybrisbane.net.au/. Liturgy and Prayer Resources for Use at Home During Coronavirus Pandemic (2020) National liturgical advice on coronavirus (COVID-19) (2020) UPDATED Bishops Conference Liturgical and Facilities Advice on COVID-19 (May 2020) Australian Consultation On Liturgy (ACOL) Guidelines for Multi-Faith Worship (1995) Bishops Commission For Liturgy Communion Under the Form of Bread and Wine (1986, rev. 2008) Some Changes in the Celebration of Mass (May 2008) [Posture of Standing at “May the Lord accept the sacrifice . . .” and Gesture of Bowing Before Communion] A Sacred Action Surpassing All Others: 50th Anniversary of SC (1963) (4 Dec. 2013) BCL Guidelines on Reverent Reception of Holy Communion (July 2018) Brochure of BCL Guidelines on Reverent Reception of Holy Communion (July 2018) BCL Guidelines on Ministry of Communion for Those Living with Coeliac Disease or Gluten Intolerance (May 2020) Changes to the Collects in the Roman Missal (September 2020) National Liturgical Council Appeals and Special Intentions in the Sunday Liturgy (rev. 1998) Roman Curia And Australian Catholic Bishops Liturgy in Australia: Ten ‘Observations’ on Liturgy in Australia (Rome 1998) LITURGICAL COMMENTARIES Weekly Liturgical Celebrations Sunday Mass (PDF) Eucharist (PDF) Annual Liturgical Celebrations Advent – Christmas (PDF) Lent – Holy Week – Easter (PDF) Diocesan Liturgical Commissions Renewing Diocesan Liturgical Commissions (March 2017) (PDF) Various Liturgical Commentaries Holy Communion from the Altar (PDF) Holy See’s World Day of Prayer (1 September) and Season of Creation (1 September – 4 October) Liturgical Ministries Ministry of Cantor and Song Leader (PDF) Ministry of Communion During Mass (PDF) Ministry of Communion to Sick (PDF) Ministry of Music Coordinator (PDF) Ministry of Parish Master of Ceremonies (PDF) Ministry of Preaching the Homily (PDF) Ministry of Priest Celebrant (PDF) Ministry of Serving at Mass (PDF) The Good We Rarely Tell Anyone There are 1,321 parishes in Australia, including 29 belonging to Eastern Catholic Churches, serving 5.2 million Catholics of which 624,000 worship every Sunday (c. 12%), which means we could fill the Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG) seven times every Sunday with Mass going Catholics! Of this group, 94,150 of these Mass-goers are aged between 13 and 18. Worldwide numbers are booming Source: Fr Richard Leonard SJ, Director of the Australian Catholic Office for Film & Broadcasting Useful Links Diocesan Liturgical Contacts (Commissions, Offices, Personnel) (updated July. 2021) (PDF) Catholic Liturgy Websites in Australia (March 2017) (PDF)The attached document contains a listing of liturgical resources on various Catholic liturgy websites around Australia. Local Liturgical Council, Commissions and Offices Australian Catholic Bishops' ConferenceThe National Liturgical Councilwww.acbc.catholic.org.au/bc/liturgy/index.asp AdelaideOffice for Worshipwww.webtemplate.com.au/caa/CatholicArchdioceseOfAdelaide/sites/OfficeforWorship/ BrisbaneLiturgy Brisbaneliturgybrisbane.net.au/ Canberra & GoulburnLiturgical Commissionwww.cg.catholic.org.au/services/default.cfm?loadref=89 HobartLiturgy Officewww.hobart.catholic.org.au/faith/liturgy/liturgical-commissionwww.catholic.org.au/images/pdf/2021/Diocesan%20Liturgy%20Contacts%20(20%20Jan%202021).pdf MelbourneArchbishop's Office for Evangelisation – Liturgywww.cam.org.au/evangelisation/Liturgy.aspx PerthArchdiocesan Liturgy Officeliturgycentre.com.au/ SydneyLiturgy Officewww.liturgy.sydney.catholic.org.au International Liturgical Bodies and Offices Congregation for Divine Worship and Discipline of the Sacraments, Romewww.vatican.va/roman_curia/congregations/ccdds/index.htm International Commission on English in the Liturgy (ICEL)http://www.icelweb.org CanadaCanadian Conference of Catholic Bishopshttp://www.nlo.cccb.ca/ England and WalesLiturgy Officehttp://www.liturgyoffice.org.uk/ IrelandNational Centre for Liturgyhttp://www.liturgy-ireland.ie/ New ZealandNational Liturgy Commissionhttp://catholic.org.nz/nlo United States of AmericaUSCCB Committee on Divine Worshiphttp://www.usccb.org/liturgy/ Liturgy & Copyright Information Click here for information on liturgy and copyright ANZAC DAY Mass for the Fallen by Christopher Willcock SJ Click here to visit the website
