What is the timeline for the completion of the Missal?
After the Missale Romanum was published in Latin in 2002, ICEL began its work of preparing a draft English translation of the text. In order to better manage the task, the Missal was divided into 12 smaller sections. A draft of the first section, the Order of Mass, containing the fixed prayers of the Mass, including the people’s parts, was presented to the conferences of Bishops in 2004. The final version was approved by the USCCB in 2006, and was confirmed by the Holy See in June, 2008. The first “Green Books” of the remaining sections were presented gradually in 2006 and 2007, and the second “Gray Books” were presented in 2007 and 2008. Each Conference of Bishops established a schedule for review and vote on the various sections. The USCCB approved the Proper of Seasons in November, 2008. Four sections were approved in July 2009, and the remaining sections will be presented in November, 2009. Once the last sections are approved, the final approval of the complete text will be granted
