Third Edition of the Roman Missal

For more information about the new translation of the Third Edition of the Roman Missal visit www.usccb.org/romanmissal.

Celebrating Holy Week with the New Roman Missal Workshop - February 28, 2012

Presentation Materials Available!  Click here for PDF of Workshop Presentation

On February 28, 2012, the Office of Worship and Episcopal Ceremonies conducted a workshop on Celebrating Holy Week with the New Roman Missal.  Presented by Msgr. Robert Medley, Director of the Office of Worship and Episcopal Ceremonies, and Thomas DeLessio, Diocesan Director of Liturgical Music, the workshop provided participants with a review and explanation of the changes in the Holy Week liturgies based on the texts of the New Roman Missal.  The workshop also highlighted how to celebrate these most solemn liturgies vibrantly and well. 

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Resources for Holy Week -  FDLC Region 7
"Navigating the Roman Missal"

The following resources have been developed and provided by the active member dioceses in the Federation of Diocesan Liturgical Commissions (FDLC) Region VII (Indiana and Illinois).  This "Navigating the Roman Missal" project provides helpful information about implementing the new Roman Missal for the different liturgical seasons.  The material is provided in an easy to digest format including (1) glossary changes, (2) what is new, (3) where to find items, and (4) other concerns.  FDLC Region VII has made these resources available to other dioceses to assist in the preparation of liturgies for Holy Week.    Click on the links below to download a copy of the PDF. 

1. Navigating the Roman Missal: Lent
2. Navigating the Roman Missal:  Holy Week (General)
3. Navigating the Roman Missal:  Music for Holy Week & the Sacred Paschal Triduum
4. Navigating the Roman Missal:  Thursday of the Lord's Supper
5. Navigating the Roman Missal:  Friday of the Passion of the Lord
6. Navigating the Roman Missal:  Holy Saturday and the Easter Vigil in the Holy Night

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To view the changes in the People's Part of the Mass click here.

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AUGUST 4, 2011 ROMAN MISSAL WORKSHOP - PRESENTATION MATERIALS AVAILABLE!

Are We There Yet? On the Road to Roman Missal Implementation

On August 4, 2011, the Department of Worship and Liturgical Formation hosted a workshop for parish Roman MIssal implementation teams. The workshop focused on the recommended preparation activities in these final months prior to the implementation of the Roman Missal - Third Edition on November 27, 2011. For information about what was covered in the workshop, please see a copy of the Powerpoint Presentation and other workshop handouts below.

1. Powerpoint Presentation for August 4, 2011 Roman Missal Workshop (PDF)

2. Roman Missal Resources Update (PDF)

3. Pew Card Publisher Information (PDF)

Roman Missal Publishers

The United States Conference of Catholic Bishops announced the list of seven publishers authorized to print and release ritual editions of the English translation of the Third Edition of the Roman Missal. Orders for the Roman Missal can be placed directly with the publishers. Shipment and delivery will not begin until October 1, 2011. Please consult the publisher websites for prices and applicable discount information.

AUTHORIZED PUBLISHERS OF THE ROMAN MISSAL - THIRD EDITION

NEW!! March 2011
ROMAN MISSAL MUSIC WORKSHOP RESOURCES AVAILABLE!

On March 15, 2011, the Department of Worship and Liturgical Formation hosted a workshop entitled "Sing a New Song: Music for the New Roman Missal." New and revised Mass settings were reviewed and suggestions for implementation were discussed. The workshop was presented by Thomas DeLessio, Diocesan Director of Liturgical Music. A copy of the presentation handout is provided below in PDF format for download. Also available is the handout which identified the recommended set of new and revised Mass settings for initial use.

1. Powerpoint Presentation Handount from March 15, 2011 Music Workshop (PDF)
2. New and Revised Mass Settings Recommendations (PDF)

SEPTEMBER 23 WORKSHOP RESOURCES AVAILABLE!

On September 23 the Department of Worship and Liturgical Formation hosted a workshop for parish representatives called A Roadmap for Roman Missal Implementation: Creating A Parish Plan. The two handouts from the workshop are provided here in PDF form for download. Parishes are encouraged to develop a 12 month plan for implementing the Roman Missal on November 27, 2011. These materials are provided to assist parishes in their planning process. Click on the link to download.

1. Powerpoint Presentation Handout from September 23 Workshop (PDF)
2. Roman Missal - Third Edition Annotated Resource Guide (PDF): This guide provides a compiled list of the available resource materials that are currently or soon to be available from a variety of publishers to assist in implementing the Roman Missal in parishes. There is a synopsis of the resource contents and pricing as well as some commentary about how the resource might be best used in a parish catechetical plan and for which audience.

Implementation Date for Roman Missal Set for First Sunday of Advent 2011

Cardinal Francis George, OMI, President of the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB) announced on August 20, 2010 that the final approved text of the Roman Missal was received and with it the implementation date in the United States was set for the First Sunday of Advent, November 27, 2011. (Posted August 23, 2010)

For the full text of the press release click here.

Recognitio Granted by Vatican - Third Edition of the Roman Missal Approved!

The United States Conference of Catholic Bishops announced in a press release on April 30, 2010 that the official approval of the English translation of the Third Edition of the Roman MIssal was given by the Vatican. With the texts now approved, the next task of the USCCB is to determine an implementation date for when the revised texts will start to be used in the United States. The recognitio marks a major milestone in the process toward implementation and with it begins the phase of proximate preparation.

For the full text of the press release click here.

As we await the promulgation and implementation of the expected revisions to the Roman Missal, the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops and the Committee on Divine Worship recommends that this be a time of preparation and catechesis for both the clergy and the faithful.

To learn more about the revisions and plans for the third edition of the Roman Missal, click on the link http://www.usccb.org/romanmissal/.

To learn more about the Phased Implementation Plans for introducing the revised Roman Missal in the Diocese of Metuchen, see below.

ROMAN MISSAL BULLETIN SERIES

To help raise awareness among the faithful about the introduction of the Third Typical Edition of the Roman Missal, a nine part bulletin series has been developed and provided to all parishes in the Diocese of Metuchen. This same series is provided here for your convenience to answer some basic information about the changes and how they will affect parishioners. Click on the links below to open a downloadable PDF copy of the information. (Each week the next part in the series will be added until all nine are complete.)

"Have You Heard About the Revised Roman Missal?"

PART 1 - Are Changes Being Made to the Celebration of Mass?

PART 2 - What is the Roman Missal (Missale Romanum)?

PART 3 - Why is There a Need for a New Translation of the Words Used at Mass?

PART 4 - Who is Doing the Work of Translation?

PART 5 - When Will the English Translation of the Roman Missal Be Complete?

PART 6 - What Will Happen to the Music We Know and Love?

PART 7 - Which of the Assembly's Parts of the Mass are Changing?

PART 8 - When Will We Actually Begin Using the Revised Roman Missal at Mass?

PART 9 - How Will the Faithful Learn the New Prayers and Responses?

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Diocese of Metuchen Roman Missal - Third Edition Introduction Plans

(Please note that timeframes listed are best estimates and subject to change as details develop.) Posted December 4, 2009

PHASE I: BUILD AWARENESS

• Remote catechesis for clergy and faithful
• Bulletin series, Catholic Spirit articles, website & newsletter updates
• Introductory workshop with outside speaker for clergy and lay leaders
  Workshops held February 24 & 25, 2010 with Rev. Paul Turner
• Winter/Spring 2010

PHASE II: ORIENTATION

• Training for clergy, diocesan and parish lay leaders
• Workshop with outside speaker: Why & what?
• Resources & roadmap for parish implementation

Fall 2010 PHASE III: PROXIMATE PREP

• After Missal published but before mandated use
• Workshops focused on text changes for clergy
• Workshops for diocesan and parish lay leaders
• Workshops for music ministry on new acclamations
• Plans for "what to do next"
• Spring 2011

PHASE IV: IMPLEMENTATION

• Missal in usage Study groups for clergy for more detailed review of revisions
• Focus on liturgical and seasonal usage
• Resources and participation aids provided for use in parishes
• Winter/Spring 2012

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