Office of Worship
Diocesan Worship Committee
The Diocesan Worship Committee is a consultative body comprised of representatives of the three deaneries of the Diocese of New Ulm, as well as a priest representative, several at-large representatives, and special consultants.
The committee meets quarterly and advises the Office of Worship on matters pertaining to liturgy and sacraments. Committee members are appointed by the Bishop of New Ulm for a three-year term that is renewable.
See our roster of members below and consider inquiring about an open position!
Roster of members
Rev. Tanner Thooft - Assistant to the Office of Worship
Sr. Cecilia, ACJ - Office of Worship
Sr. Maria Luz, ACJ - Office of Worship
Rev. John Hayes - Priest Representative
Dr. Thomas Andrews (Cathedral, New Ulm) - Deanery 1 Representative
Dcn. Bruce Bot (St. Edward, Minneota) - Deanery 2 Representative
Mrs. Heidi Felton (St. James, Dawson) - Deanery 2 Representative
Mrs. Margie DeGrote (St. Clara, Clara City) - Deanery 3 Representative
Mrs. Lizz Strandberg (St. Mary, Bird Island) - Deanery 3 Representative
Mrs. Diana McCarney (Our Lady, Manannah) - Deanery 3 Representative
Mrs. Emily Kvidt (St. Philip, Litchfield) - At-Large Representative
If you are interested in joining the Diocesan Worship Committee, please contact the Office of Worship at worship@dnu.org for more information.
Reading List for Members
Worship committee members commit to deepening formation in their understanding of the Church's liturgy and sacraments. Below is a reading list which we ask each of our members to complete throughout the course of their first year on the committee. Each document listed is linked to an online resource.
“The Church is the Lord’s beloved Bride
who calls to him
and through him offers worship
to the eternal Father”