Bishops fix date for new Mass music settings

The Bishops of England and Wales have fixed the end date of the transitional period for implementing music in the new translation of the Roman Missal which was introduced in 2011. As from Pentecost Sunday, 8 June 2014, only settings of the Ordinary of the Mass using the new translation are permitted to be sung at Mass.

Settings using the previous translation or paraphrased texts may no longer be used in parishes, schools and communities.

Recommendations and resources have been provided for parishes, schools and communities and can be found on the website: www.romanmissal.org.uk/Home/Music/Mass-Settings

Source: CCN