Advertisement MissioICN Would you like to advertise on ICN? Click to learn more.

US bishops approve new Mass translation


American bishops overwhelmingly approved the texts of the new translations for the Mass at a conference in Washington last week. The United States Conference of Catholic Bishops voted 173-29 for the new translation, at its biannual meeting on Thursday, after a debate over several small changes in wording.

AP reports that the translation for Mass would change key prayers spoken for decades by millions of US parishioners. But before Mass changes at parish level, the American version must go to offices in the Holy See for final approval, a process a bishop leader said could take years.

Bishop Donald Trautman, chairman of the conference's Committee on Liturgy, said the vote marked the biggest changes since the Second Vatican Council, when the Latin Mass was replaced by the vernacular languages in each country.

"It's a new liturgical moment," Trautman said. "It is the first major item to call for change to the Mass text and it will affect the worship life of every Catholic in the United States and beyond." The new translation alters the wording of key texts , including the Creed, the Gloria, the Penitential Rite, the Sanctus and Communion.

Adverts

The Passionists

We offer publicity space for Catholic groups/organisations. See our advertising page if you would like more information.

We Need Your Support

ICN aims to provide speedy and accurate news coverage of all subjects of interest to Catholics and the wider Christian community. As our audience increases - so do our costs. We need your help to continue this work.

You can support our journalism by advertising with us or donating to ICN.

Mobile Menu Toggle Icon