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To: All priests and deacons
From: Patricia DeJarnett, Associate Director, Office for Divine Worship
Over the past five years, several new ritual books have been approved and published. To ensure that all clergy are aware of and using the proper ritual books, you will find a list below of the newest ritual books, the date after which they must be used and the publishers from whom they can be purchased.
The most important ritual books for priests and deacons are the rituals for baptism, matrimony and the Misal Romano (Spanish language Missal). Please note that only Ritual Books published in the United States may be used.
Order of Confirmation
Decree of Publication: May 24, 2015
First Use: On publication
Required Use: May 15, 2016
Publishers: USCCB
Order of Celebrating Matrimony
Decree of Publication: February 2, 2016
First Use: September 9, 2016
Required Use: December 30, 2016
Publishers: CBP, Lit Press (English or Bilingual), Magnificat, USCCB, Ave Maria Press. The supplemental books such as “Together for Life” which complement the Order of Celebrating Matrimony have also been updated.
Misal Romano (Spanish Language Missal)
Decree of Publication: September 14, 2017
First use: May 20, 2018
Required Use: Advent, 2018
Publishers: CBP, LitPress, Magnificat
Order of Dedication of a Church and an Altar
Decree of Publication: May 21, 2018
First Use: On publication
Required Use: November 9, 2018
Publishers: USCCB
Exorcisms and Related Supplications
Decree of Publication: June 29, 2017
Publishers: USCCB, requests must come from the Bishop.
Order of Blessing the Oil of Catechumens and of the Sick and of Consecrating the Chrism
Decree of Publication: December 12, 2018
First Use: On publication
Required Use: March 6, 2019
Publishers: USCCB
Order of Baptism of Children
Decree of Publication: June 10, 2019
First Use: February 2, 2020
Required Use: April 12, 2020
Publishers: English and Bilingual: CPB, LitPress, LTP; English Only: USCCB, Magnificat
Other new texts are:
- Lectionary for Mass Supplement
- Excerpts from the Roman Missal (aka “Book of the Chair”)
- Collection of Masses for the Blessed Virgin Mary
- Rite for Blessing of a Child in the Womb
- Administration of Communion and Viaticum by an Extraordinary Minister
Texts for new feasts and memorials recently added to the liturgical calendar can be found HERE.