Catholic American Bible

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.

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

↑ "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.

[1] "A New Translation of the Bible Read at Mass". Ascension Press. Retrieved 2026-05-26.

[2] "'Catholic American Bible' gets green light from U.S. bishops". EWTN News. 2025-11-12. Retrieved 2026-05-26.

[3] 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.