Catholic American Bible
| Catholic American Bible | |
|---|---|
| Full name | The Catholic American Bible |
| Abbreviation | CAB |
| Complete Bible published |
February 10, 2027 (Anticipated) |
| Derived from | New American Bible Revised Edition, Abbey Psalms and Canticles |
| Religious affiliation | Catholic Church |
The Catholic American Bible (CAB) is an upcoming English translation of the Bible with an anticipated release on February 10, 2027 (Ash Wednesday of that year). The CAB is planned to be the new basis of the Lectionary and Liturgy of the Hours in the United States.[1]
According to Ascension Press, the CAB is planned to include:
- A modified version of the Old Testament from the New American Bible Revised Edition
- The Abbey Psalms and Canticles as the source for the Book of Psalms
- A newly revised New Testament
References
- Back to citation "A New Translation of the Bible Read at Mass". Ascension Press. Retrieved 2026-05-26; "'Catholic American Bible' gets green light from U.S. bishops". EWTN News. 2025-11-12. Retrieved 2026-05-26; USCCB Committee on Divine Worship (May 2025). "USCCB Transmits Liturgy of the Hours, Second Edition to Holy See" (PDF). Committee on Divine Worship Newsletter. LXI. United States Conference of Catholic Bishops: 17–18. Retrieved 2026-05-26. “Readings from the liturgical Bible were incorporated into the manuscript of the breviary, and they will also form the core of the future Lectionary for Mass.”