The Bishops of Scotland have agreed to begin the introduction of the new English translation of the Roman Missal from Sunday 4 September, 2011. The full Missal will be in use throughout Scotland from the first Sunday of Advent (27 November).
Bishop Joseph Toal, President of the National Liturgy Commission said: “Pope Benedict XVI has described the new English translation of the Missal as “an immense service to Catholics throughout the English-speaking world. Scotland’s bishops welcome the opportunity this offers to renew our faith in the Eucharist and in all aspects of its celebration.”
Bishop Toal added: “With the introduction of the new Missal later this year, some of the words we are familiar with in the present English Mass will change. From September the new wordings will gradually be introduced into our Masses in Scotland so that by the beginning of Advent all our Masses will be celebrated using the new translation. The National Liturgy Commission will provide a number of support resources to help dioceses and parishes prepare for the introduction of the new Missal.”
The Bishop’s full statement can be seen at the Scottish Catholic Media Office website.
A dedicated website has been set up by the Bishops’ Conference of Scotland at Roman Missal Scotland.