TIMELINE
A Brief History of the Roman Missal since Vatican II
1970
Pope Paul VI promulgates the Missale Romanum (Roman Missal) as the ritual text for the celebration of the Mass.
1973
The English edition of the Roman Missal is published in the United States.
1975
The Vatican issues a revised text of the Roman Missal.
2000
Pope John Paul II promulgates the thrid edition of the Roman Missal during the celebration of the Jubilee.
2002
The Holy See issues the revised third edition of the Roman Missal.
2007
The Congregation for Divine Worship outlines the specific rules for translating the Roman Missal into English.
2011
The newly revised third edition of the Roman Missal is scheduled for use on the first Sunday of Advent.
