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Missale Romanum coverIn 2002 the Holy See published the 3rd edition of the Roman Missal. The Bishops of England and Wales are presently collaborating with other English-speaking Conferences, through their agency ICEL, in preparing a translation.

The English translation of the General Instruction of the Missal has already been published and is being used by the Bishops as a focus for the continuing liturgical formation of the Church in England and Wales.

Synod of Bishops

The XII General Assembly of the Syniod of Bishops meets in the Vatican 5–26 October. The theme of the Synod is The Word of God in the Life and Mission of the Church.

Year of St Paul

Pope Benedict has declared June 2008 - June 2009 a Year of St Paul in celebration of the 2000th anniversary of the Apostle's birth.

Summorum Pontificum

Pope Benedict has written an Apostolic Letter on the use of the Roman Liturgy prior to 1970.

Holydays of Obligation

With effect from the 1st Sunday of Advent 2006, three of the present holydays of obligation are transferred to Sundays. This decision was made by the Bishops of England and Wales, and has been confirmed by the Holy See. For more details...
Celebratng Sunday Evening prayer CalligraphyA new resource has been prepared by the Liturgy Office for parishes and communities to assist them to prepare and celebrate Sunday Evening Prayer. The book was published in July. More details...
Consecrated for Worship book coverConsecrated for Worship, the Bishops' Conference directory on church building is now available. More details...

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The Department for Christian Life and Worship is one of the six Departments of the Catholic Bishops' Conference of England and Wales. It is advised by three Committees:

The Liturgy Office serves the work of the Department providing resources, information and advice.

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Secretary:
Awaiting appointment
Acting Secretary:
Mr Martin Foster
Administrator:
Grace Applewaithe
Liturgy Office
39 Eccleston Square
London SW1V 1PL
020 7901 4850
020 7901 4821 fax
Liturgy.Office@cbcew.org.uk

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