Office of Divine Worship
Purpose and Mission
The Office of 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: 404-751-2398
Fax: 404-885-7286
Email: ![]()
Staff
Director: Father Theodore Book, SLL
Phone: 404-888-7836
Fax: 404-885-7286
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.
Assistant to the Director: Patricia DeJarnett, PhD
Phone: 404-751-2398
Fax: 404-885-7286
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"
Page last modified: June 23, 2010

