Roman Missal

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Become One Body One Spirit in Christ

At this time we appreciate your concern for the dignity and reverence with which the Mass is celebrated. This is a central part of the life of every priest and bishop and we are committed to constant effort in this regard. In particular the new translations of the Roman Missal offer us an opportune moment to deepen our appreciation of the Mass. Through catechesis we can renew our reception of the richness of the Church’s faith through the ages which, in faithfulness, is now handed on to us in these texts.

Archbishop Vincent Nichols,
address to the His Holiness Pope Benedict XVI,
General Audience for the Bishops of England and Wales, Visit ‘ad limina apostolorum’ January 2010

Finally, I should like to speak to you about two specific matters that affect your episcopal ministry at this time. One is the imminent publication of the new translation of the Roman Missal. I want to take this opportunity to thank all of you for the contribution you have made, with such painstaking care, to the collegial exercise of reviewing and approving the texts. This has provided an immense service to Catholics throughout the English-speaking world. I encourage you now to seize the opportunity that the new translation offers for in-depth catechesis on the Eucharist and renewed devotion in the manner of its celebration. “The more lively the eucharistic faith of the people of God, the deeper is its sharing in ecclesial life in steadfast commitment to the mission entrusted by Christ to his disciples” (Sacramentum Caritatis, 6).

Pope Benedict XVI
address to the Bishops of England and Wales, and Scotland
Oscott College, Birmingham, 19 September 2010

Introduction

This page is a starting point for information about the new translation of the Roman Missal. It is divided into 5 areas:

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