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| Rev. Edward Foley, Capuchin | Nathan Mitchell, Ph.D. | Paul Westermeyer, Ph.D. |
| Kathleen Hughes, R.S.C.J. | Rev. Juan Sosa | Rev. Bryan Massingale |
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David Anderson In addition to serving as Workshop Coordinator for GIA Publications, Inc., David Anderson serves as Director of Music and Liturgy at Ascension Parish in Oak Park, IL. David’s outreach of music in the parish embraces a broad variety of ages and levels of musical ability. David’s formal education includes theological studies at Catholic Theological Union and Loyola University of Chicago, a Master of Church Music degree from Concordia University and advanced choral studies at Westminster Choir College. David is becoming a well-known speaker at many national conferences and is frequently asked to prepare the liturgy and music for various conferences and for retreats. David has consulted and authored materials for Liturgy Training Publications (including Handbook for Church Music for Weddings) and served as an editor of GIA’s hymnal RitualSong. For the past six years on the first Friday of each month, David has prepared and coordinated a Taizé prayer at Ascension Parish that brings together over 500 people from many Christian traditions. This monthly gathering serves as a model for ministry, hospitality, and outreach. [Top] |
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Rev. Scott Brubaker Fr. Scott Brubaker is a priest of the Diocese of Phoenix. His studies for ordained ministry were at the Catholic University of America. He obtained an M.A. in Pastoral Liturgy from the University of Santa Clara. Fr. Scott serves as pastor of Our Lady of the Valley Parish and as Vicar for Worship in his diocese. Ordained for sixteen years, Fr. Scott has taught classes and conducted workshops throughout the country on topics related to the liturgical renewal. [Top] |
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Anne Comeaux Anne Comeaux is the Director of the Office of Continuing Christian Education for the Diocese of Galveston-Houston. She holds a Master's Degree in education and also a Master's Degree in theology / religious education from Duquesne University, Pittsburgh, PA. She has ministered in parishes and high schools in various dioceses and was previously Director of Religious Education in the Diocese of Wheeling-Charleston, WV. [Top] |
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William J. Cork William J. (Bill) Cork is the Director of Young Adult and Campus Ministry, Diocese of Galveston-Houston. His educational background includes a D.Min. (Graduate Theological Foundation), M. Div. & M.A. (Lutheran Theological Seminary at Gettysburg). He is a certified Campus Minister (CCMA/USCC). Bill was a Lutheran mission pastor, and has preached parish missions with Isaiah Ministries for 6 years. His D.Min. project involved the relationship between evangelization and ecumenism. [Top] |
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Rev. Anthony Dao, O.P. Rev. Anthony Dao, ordained a Dominican in 1982, serves as pastor of Our Lady of Lavang Church and as Vicar for Vietnamese Catholics in the Diocese of Galveston-Houston. He earned a Ph.D. in Cultural Studies at the University of Houston in 1993 and teaches at St. Thomas University and St. Mary's Seminary in Houston. Father Anthony is a frequent speaker in English and Vietnamese on the topic of culture. [Top] |
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Judy Dioszegi Judy Dioszegi is a designer from Highland Park, IL whose work in banners, vestments, mobiles and tapestries are known throughout the United States. She has worked over twenty years in the design and production of art in fabric for churches, corporate atrium spaces, hospitals, wellness and fitness centers and restaurants. She has been awarded two International Achievement Awards in design by Industrial Fabrics Association International (IFAI) and two Bene Awards from Ministry and Liturgy. Her work has been featured in numerous publications and Judy’s articles have been featured in Environment and Art Newsletter (LTP) She was a contributor to Clothed in Glory: Vesting the Church (LTP). [Top] |
| Rev. Roger Dorcy Rev. Roger Dorcy is a priest of the diocese of Pueblo, CO and pastor of Our Lady of the Meadows Church. He received his M.Div. at St. Meinrad's Seminary. Fr. Roger is a member of the Southwest Liturgical Conference Board of Directors and chair of the Pueblo Liturgical Commission. He is a specialist in Art and Environment. [Top] |
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John Ferguson John Ferguson is the organist par excellence in leading hymn festivals. He is a composer, teacher, church musician and recitalist. Dr. Ferguson is Professor of Organ and Church Music at St. Olaf College in Northfield, Minnesota and he has led festivals for NPM, AGO, American Choral Directors Association, and Choristers Guild. As he leads the singing from the four manual, 86 rank Schantz organ you will be caught up in song prayer in a way that will be new, exciting and totally unique. [Back to Special Event] [Top] |
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Edward Foley,
Capuchin Edward Foley is professor of liturgy and music at Catholic Theological Union in Chicago. A Capuchin presbyter, he holds a Ph.D. is Theology from the University of Notre Dame. He has authored 12 books, over 200 scholarly and pastoral articles and reviews, and edits American Essays in Liturgy. Past-President of the North American Academy of Liturgy, he presides and preaches at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Riverside, IL. [Top] |
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Richard Gaillardetz,
Ph.D. Dr. Richard R. Gaillardetz is an associate professor of systematic theology at the University of St. Thomas School of Theology in Houston, TX. He has a BA in humanities from the University of Texas, and MA in biblical theology from St. Mary’s University in San Antonio, and an MA and Ph. D. in systematic theology from the University of Notre Dame. Dr. Gaillardetz has published numerous articles and two books: Witnesses to the Faith (Paulist, l992) and Teaching with Authority (The Liturgical Press, l997). His third book, Transforming our Days: Graceful Living in a Technological Age, will be available in the Spring of 2000 from Crossroad. Dr. Gaillardetz has served the church as a parish coordinator of religious education, campus minister, liturgist and associate diocesan director of adult education. He conducts parish missions and is a frequent speaker at pastoral conferences. His wife is a pastoral associate for family ministry in a Houston parish and they are the parents of four young boys. [Top] |
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& Natalie Giardina Charles Giardina, a coordinator of Youth Ministry, and Natalie, coordinator of Music Ministry, bring over twenty years of experience to their current roles in the leadership and development of children, youth, and adult music ministries in support of liturgical prayer. Charles holds an Advanced Certificate in Youth Ministry and a Masters in Religious Education from the University of St. Thomas in Houston. Natalie holds a BA in Music with Certificate in Music Ministry from the University of St. Thomas. They currently serve at St. Clare of Assisi Catholic Church in Houston. [Top] |
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Dan Girardot Dan Girardot is Director of Liturgy and Music at St. Theresa Catholic Church in Austin, TX. He is a husband and a father of three budding music ministers. He served the Office of Worship for the Diocese of Austin for three years and is a clinician, presenter, and Chairperson of the Music Committee of the Diocesan Liturgical Commission. Mr. Girardot holds an MA in Liturgical Studies from the University of Notre Dame and is an associate member of the SWLC Board of Directors. [Top] |
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Cynthia Ann Goerig Cynthia Goerig earned a Bachelor of Music in Applied Organ at the University of Texas in Austin and an MA in Theology / Liturgy at St. John’s University, Collegeville, MN. She is vice-president of the SWLC Board of Directors and presently serves as liturgy coordinator and organist at St. Philip the Apostle Parish in El Campo, TX. Cynthia is a composer who also teaches piano and serves as adjudicator for National Piano Playing Auditions. She is a member of the Diocesan Liturgical Commission in the Diocese of Victoria and an instructor in their Pastoral Institute. Cynthia is married and the mother of four children and three grandchildren. [Top] |
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Msgr. Seth Hermoso Msgr. Seth Hermoso is the pastor of St. Augustine Church and Vicar for Filipinos in the Diocese of Galveston-Houston. Ordained in 1967, Rev. Hermoso served in the Philippines for fifteen years before coming to the United States in 1983. He holds an M.Div. and M.A. degrees in teaching and organizational development. [Top] |
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Alan J. Hommerding Alan J. Hommerding brings a depth of educational and pastoral experience to his work as a clinician for WLP. He combines practical skills with knowledge and insight, striving to present a well-balanced approach to the liturgy. His experience as an organist blended with background as a choral conductor has assisted many accompanists, cantors and choirs to attain a deeper spiritual connection to the rites along with an increased level of skill. His hymn texts appear in hymnals of several different denominations. Alan has presented talks and workshops, as well as recitals and choral and hymn festivals throughout the U.S. [Top] |
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Hal Hopson Hal Hopson is internationally known as a composer, church musician, clinician and conductor. He is the composer / arranger of over 1000 published works in all styles of church music. He was a participant in the Milwaukee Symposia for Church Composers. Hal Hopson has conducted choral and hymn festivals across the United States, Europe and Asia. His special interest in the assembly's song and the role of the choir in liturgy will be evident throughout the Special Event and his workshop. [Back to Special Event] [Top ] |
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Kathleen Hughes, R.S.C.J. Kathleen Hughes, a Religious of the Sacred Heart, holds a doctorate in Liturgical Studies from the University of Notre Dame. She is currently the provincial of the United States Province of the Religious of the Sacred Heart of Jesus. Prior to August, 1999, she was Professor of Liturgy at the Catholic Theological Union at Chicago where she served as Vice President and Academic Dean from 1992-1995. She is past president of the North American Academy of Liturgy and has served on the advisory committees of the U.S. Bishops' Committee on the Liturgy and the International Commission on English in the Liturgy (ICEL). For nineteen years Kathleen has taught, written and lectured about liturgy and sacraments. The titles of her publications reflect a broad range of interests including sacraments, language, women and worship, presiding, preaching, feasts and seasons, the liturgical movement, the RCIA, patterns of prayer, liturgy and justice, and active liturgical participation. [Top] |
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Dolores
Martinez, Ph.D. Dr. Dolores Martinez has served the Archdiocese of San Antonio as Director of the Office of Worship since September of 1993. She previously held both parish and diocesan positions in Lubbock, Austin, and Duncanville (Dallas) in liturgy and music. She coordinated the choir for the papal visit to San Antonio in 1987 and composed and arranged some of the music for that celebration. She holds an M.A. and Ph.D. in Fine Arts from Texas Tech University and is a nationally recognized speaker representing such organizations as Oregon Catholic Press, the National Association of Pastoral Musicians, and the North American Forum on the Catechumenate. She serves on the Board of Directors of the Southwest Liturgical Conference, and of the Federation of Diocesan Liturgical Commissions. [Top] |
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Rev. Bryan
Massingale Rev. Bryan Massingale is a priest of the Archdiocese of Milwaukee. He holds a doctorate in moral theology from the Alphonsianum (Rome). He is a professor of moral theology at St. Francis Seminary in Milwaukee and a faculty member in the Institute for Black Catholic Studies at Xavier University in New Orleans. He is a noted author and lecturer in the areas of social ethics, Catholic Social Teaching, liberation theologies and racial justice. His recent work applies Catholic social thought to the issues of racial reconciliation, affirmative action, health care restructuring, and environmental justice. His professional activities include being an ethical consultant to the Milwaukee AIDS Project; he serves as a member of the Milwaukee Archdiocesan Council of Priests, the Archdiocesan Commission on Sexual Abuse by Religious Personnel, and the Sub-Committee on Formation and Curriculum of the United States Bishops' Committee for the Diaconate; he is an active member of the National Black Catholic Clergy Caucus and the Black Catholic Theological Symposium. [Top] |
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Mary McLarry Mary McLarry is director of the Office of Worship in the Diocese of Ft. Worth. She has served on the SWLC Board since l971 and has been a member of the Board of Directors of the Federation of Diocesan Liturgical Commissions. Mary is an active member of the National Association of Pastoral Musicians and has worked with music ministers, choirs, cantors and instrumentalists in rural churches as well as small and large urban communities. Ms. McLarry holds an MA in Liturgy from the University of Notre Dame and a B. Music in piano from the American Conservatory of Music, Chicago. [Top] |
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Nathan D. Mitchell,
Ph.D. Nathan D. Mitchell, Ph. D., is associate director for research at the Center for Pastoral Liturgy, University of Notre Dame. He has an M.A. in Religious Studies from Indiana University (l971) and a Ph. D. in Theology from the University of Notre Dame (1978). His books include Cult and Controversy, Mission and Ministry, Eucharist as Sacrament of Initiation, and Real Presence: The Work of Eucharist. He also writes “The Amen Corner” in each issued of the journal Worship. In l998, the North American Academy of Liturgy presented him its Berakah Award. He is a frequent speaker at national liturgical meetings such as the Southwest Liturgical Conference. [Top] |
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Rev. James Moroney Rev. James Moroney, a priest of the diocese of Worcester, is Executive Director of the NCCB Secretariat for the Liturgy. Past chairman of the Federation of Diocesan Liturgical Commissions, Father Moroney has pursued theological studies at the Pontifical Gregorian University, the Pontifical Liturgical Institute at San Anselmo and the Catholic University of America. A frequent lecturer in liturgy throughout the United States, Fr. Moroney is general editor of the revised Lectionary for Mass recently approved by the NCCB and confirmed by the Holy See. His daily work at the Secretariat for the Liturgy encompasses a wide range of responsibilities, including the development of vernacular typical editions of liturgical books and providing support and assistance to the Bishops’ Committee on the Liturgy, diocesan bishops, national liturgical organizations and diocesan offices of worship. [Top] |
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Rev. Don Neumann Rev. Don Neumann is a priest of the Diocese of Galveston-Houston ministering in the Catholic Chaplains' Corp at the Texas Medical Center. Don received his MA in Liturgical Studies from the University of Notre Dame and serves as chair of the Diocesan Liturgical Commission and the RCIA Steering Committee. [Top] |
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Sr. Lois Paha,
O.P. Adrian Dominican Sister Lois Paha is the Worship Office Director for the Diocese of Austin with more than thirty-five years experience in ministry. Before coming to Austin, Sister Lois served as an elementary educator and administrator, Vocation Director for her community, and Lay Ministry Coordinator at the parish level. She holds a Master of Arts Degree in Theology/Liturgical Studies from the University of Notre Dame. She also received an M.A. in Teaching Religion from St. Michael’s College, Winooski, Vermont. Sr. Lois has been a contributing editor to the Austin diocesan newspaper, The Catholic Spirit, and the J.S. Paluch Liturgy Resource, AIM Magazine. She is an instructor in the Austin Diocesan Ministry Program and has given numerous presentations and workshops on the topics of liturgy, sacraments and prayer. [Top] |
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Rev. Frank Quezada Rev. Frank, presently pastor of St. James Parish in Spring, Texas, has served in Hispanic American and native Hispanic Catholic communities for over 12 years. Earning an M.Div. from the Oblate School of Theology, Rev. Quezada has developed an interest in pastoral liturgical catechesis and preaches missions using the opportunity to teach about liturgy and sacramental life. He has conducted workshops for lectors in both English and Spanish and has been a featured speaker at parish renewal days. [Top] |
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Msgr. Vincent Rizzotto Msgr. Vincent Rizzotto is Vicar General of the Diocese of Galveston-Houston and pastor of St. Cecilia Catholic Community in Houston. He was educated at St. Mary’s Seminary and received his licentiate in Canon Law at the Catholic University of America. He is the recipient of the Msgr. John J. Roach Award from Catholic Charities and the Faithful Servant Award from the Southwest Liturgical Conference. Msgr. Rizzotto is past chairperson of the Galveston-Houston Diocesan Liturgical Commission. [Top] |
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Peter Rubalcava Peter Rubalcava is a nationally known speaker, composer, performer and recording artist who has been directing liturgical music groups for the past 25 years. He is currently the director of liturgy at Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Parish in San Diego, CA and serves on the Diocesan Liturgical Formation Team to the Spanish-speaking. Peter holds a BA in Religious Studies from the University of San Diego and resides in San Diego with his wife and two children. [Top] |
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Sloper Stephen Sloper is the Pastoral Associate for Music and Liturgy at St. Cecilia Catholic Community, of the diocese of Galveston-Houston. He studied at Angelo State University and the University of St. Thomas. Mr. Sloper has performed with the Concert Chorale of Houston, the Houston Chamber Choir, and many churches and groups throughout the city. He served as a member of the Diocesan Liturgical Commission for seven years. |
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Rev. Juan Sosa,
M.Div., M.Th., M.A. Born in Havana, Cuba, Fr. Juan Sosa came to the United States in l961 and was ordained for the Archdiocese of Miami in l972. He has served as Associate Director of Religious Education, Co-director of the Permanent Diaconate Program, Chair of the Committee on Popular Piety and a member of the presbyteral council in Miami. Currently, Fr. Sosa is pastor of St. Catherine of Siena Catholic Church and Executive Director of the Ministry of Worship and Spiritual Life for the Archdiocese; he also serves as Adjunct Senior Lecturer at South Florida Seminaries. Fr. Sosa is a founding member of the Instituto de Liturgia Hispana, Inc., and served as its president from l982-88 and continues to serve on the Advisory Board. He served for six years as an advisor to the Bishops’ Committee on the Liturgy and is presently a member of its Subcommittee for Hispanic Liturgy; he also serves as consultant to Oregon Catholic Press. Fr. Sosa has recently been appointed as a member of the Presbyterian Reformed/Roman Catholic Dialogue by the NCCB Secretariat for Ecumenical and Interreligious Affairs. [Top] |
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Rev. Leon Strieder Rev. Leon Strieder is vice-rector of St. Mary’s Seminary, Houston, TX and Adjunct Professor of Liturgy and Sacrament at the University of St. Thomas School of Theology. He serves as chair of the Liturgical Commission for the Diocese of Austin. [Top] |
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Nick Wagner Nick Wagner is the editor of MINISTRY & LITURGY magazine (formerly MODERN LITURGY). He has authored two books: Modern Liturgy Answers the 101 Most-Asked Questions about Liturgy and Meaningful First Communion Liturgies: the Complete Planning Guide for Teachers and Catechists. Nick has been training liturgical ministers for more than 15 years. He holds an M.A. in liturgical studies from St. John's University in Collegeville, MN. [Top] |
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Paul Westermeyer,
Ph.D. Dr. Paul Westermeyer is Professor of Church Music at Luther Theological Seminary in St. Paul, MN. He is an ordained minister of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America and a renowned scholar and musician. He is the author of Let Justice Sing (The Liturgical Press, 1998), Te Deum: The Church and Music and The Church Musician (Augsburg Fortress) and countless articles and reviews. He presently serves as the President of the Hymn Society of the United States and Canada and has held leadership positions in the American Guild of Organists, the American Society of Church History and the Association of Lutheran Church Musicians as well as many other organizations. The winner of numerous awards in teaching excellence, in 1989-90 Dr. Westermeyer was Visiting Professor of Church Music at Yale University’s Institute of Sacred Music. He holds a Ph.D. and MA in Church History from the University of Chicago and an S.M.M. from the School of Sacred Music, Union Theological Seminary, NY. [Top] |
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David Wood David Wood is the Coordinator of Worship and Spiritual Life for the Diocese of Pueblo, Colorado. Before his recent return to his hometown of Pueblo, David served as Pastoral Associate at Christ the King Cathedral, Lubbock, Texas, and most recently as Director of Liturgy at St. Ignatius Loyola Parish in Spring, Texas. David earned a BA in theology from the University of Dallas and an MA in liturgical studies from St. John’s University, Collegeville, Minnesota. David and his wife are the parents of three children. [Top] |
