Catholic Book Publishing
Roman Missal, Third Edition, Altar Edition (CBP)
The Catholic Book Publishing altar edition of the Roman Missal, Third Edition, in hardcover, catalog number 55/22, for daily use at the altar.
Books & Liturgical Resources
Roman Missal & Lectionary
The Roman Missal holds the prayers of the Mass; the Lectionary holds the readings; the Book of the Gospels holds the Gospel readings for procession. All three are required liturgical books in a US parish, and all must be approved editions of the current texts. Editions here differ by publisher: Catholic Book Publishing, Liturgical Press, USCCB or Midwest Theological Forum. They also differ in binding (hardcover, cloth, imitation or genuine leather), size (altar or chapel) and language (English or Spanish).
A parish replacing its altar missal should choose an altar edition; the smaller clothbound chapel edition suits a side chapel or sick calls. Leather bindings from USCCB and Religious Supply Center last longer under daily use. The Liturgical Press Classic Lectionary Volume 1 covers Sundays; weekday volumes are sold separately. Deacons carrying the Gospel in procession can choose between the Catholic Book Publishing and Midwest Theological Forum Books of the Gospels. Parishes with a Spanish Mass need the Misal Romano, Tercera Edición.
9 roman missal & lectionary
Nine books are listed: five missals in altar and chapel editions, including the Spanish Misal Romano, two Sunday lectionaries and two Books of the Gospels.
Catholic Book Publishing
Roman Missal, Third Edition, Chapel Edition (CBP)
The clothbound chapel edition of the Roman Missal, Third Edition, from Catholic Book Publishing, catalog number 25/22, smaller than the altar edition.
USCCB
Roman Missal, Altar Edition, USCCB Leather Bound
The United States Conference of Catholic Bishops' own altar edition of the Roman Missal, Third Edition, in a leather binding.
Religious Supply Center
Roman Missal, Deluxe Genuine Leather Altar Edition
A deluxe altar edition of the Roman Missal, Third Edition, bound in genuine leather, catalog number 55-13, sold through Religious Supply Center.
Liturgical Press
Lectionary for Mass, Classic Edition, Volume 1
The Liturgical Press Classic Edition lectionary, Volume 1, in red hardcover, covering Sundays, solemnities, and feasts of the Lord and the saints.
Catholic Book Publishing
Lectionary for Sunday Mass, Pulpit Edition (CBP)
The Catholic Book Publishing pulpit edition of the Sunday Mass lectionary in hardcover, sized for the ambo rather than for personal study.
Catholic Book Publishing
The Book of the Gospels, No. 165/00 (CBP)
A 576-page Book of the Gospels in red imitation leather with gold edges, 9.25 by 13.13 inches, set in extra-large two-color sense-line type.
Liturgical Press
Misal Romano, Tercera Edición (Liturgical Press)
The Spanish-language Misal Romano, Tercera Edición, published in hardcover by Liturgical Press in 2018 for Masses celebrated in Spanish in US dioceses.
Midwest Theological Forum
The Book of the Gospels, Second Edition (MTF)
The Midwest Theological Forum hardcover Book of the Gospels, Second Edition, a second publisher's option for the Gospel book carried in procession.
Side by side
The specifications the makers publish, in one table.
| Product | Binding | |
|---|---|---|
| Roman Missal, Third Edition, Altar Edition (CBP) Catholic Book Publishing | — | Check availability |
| Roman Missal, Third Edition, Chapel Edition (CBP) Catholic Book Publishing | — | Check availability |
| Roman Missal, Altar Edition, USCCB Leather Bound USCCB | — | Check availability |
| Roman Missal, Deluxe Genuine Leather Altar Edition Religious Supply Center | — | Check availability |
| Lectionary for Mass, Classic Edition, Volume 1 Liturgical Press | — | Check availability |
| Lectionary for Sunday Mass, Pulpit Edition (CBP) Catholic Book Publishing | — | Check availability |
| The Book of the Gospels, No. 165/00 (CBP) Catholic Book Publishing | — | Check availability |
| Misal Romano, Tercera Edición (Liturgical Press) Liturgical Press | — | Check availability |
| The Book of the Gospels, Second Edition (MTF) Midwest Theological Forum | — | Check availability |
Questions before you order
Which edition of the Roman Missal is current in the United States?
The Roman Missal, Third Edition, in the English translation approved by the USCCB and confirmed by Rome, has been mandatory since Advent 2011. Any altar or chapel edition from Catholic Book Publishing, Liturgical Press, USCCB or Midwest Theological Forum contains the same approved text.
What is the difference between an altar edition and a chapel edition?
The content is identical. The altar edition is larger, with bigger type and more durable binding, and is meant to rest on a missal stand. The chapel edition is smaller and lighter for side chapels, nursing homes and travel. Many parishes keep one of each.
How many lectionary volumes does a parish need?
The US Lectionary for Mass is published in four volumes. Volume 1 covers Sundays and solemnities, Volumes 2 and 3 the weekdays of Years I and II, and Volume 4 ritual and votive Masses. A parish with daily Mass needs all four; a Sunday-only chapel needs Volume 1.
Is the Spanish Misal Romano approved for use in US dioceses?
Yes. The Misal Romano, Tercera Edición, published for the United States in 2018, is the approved Spanish-language missal for US dioceses. It includes the proper celebrations of the US calendar. Parishes should not use missals published for Mexico or Spain at Mass.