NEW Catholic American Bible

Be Among the First to Receive Bayard's New Catholic American Bible

Bayard, through its trusted Living with Christ brand, is proud to publish the Catholic American Bible (CAB), a new translation designed to support prayer, study, and worship through a unified Scripture text for Catholics in the United States.  

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The Catholic American Bible combines fidelity to the original biblical texts with contemporary English that is both accessible and reverent. Developed through extensive scholarly and pastoral collaboration, it reflects current biblical research while remaining faithful to the Church's tradition. The translation is intended to serve as the common Scripture text for Catholic prayer, study, and future liturgical use in the United States.

An ideal resource for individuals, families, schools, and parish communities, the Catholic American Bible offers a trusted Catholic edition of Sacred Scripture for personal devotion, faith formation, and Bible study, closely aligned with the life and worship of the Church 

 

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

1. What is the Catholic American Bible? 

The Catholic American Bible (CAB) is a new English-language Catholic Bible approved by the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops. It has been developed to serve Catholics in prayer, study, and future liturgical use with a single, unified Scripture text. 

2. Why is the Catholic American Bible significant? 

The Catholic American Bible represents a historic milestone for the Church in the United States. For the first time, Catholics will have a Scripture translation intended to bring greater consistency between personal reading, prayer, catechesis, and future liturgical texts. 

3. When will the Catholic American Bible be available? 

The first editions are scheduled for publication in February 2027. 

4. When do preorders open? 

Official preorders begin on September 30, 2026. 

 5. Can I reserve a copy now? 

Join the waitlist to receive updates on the release of the Catholic American Bible translation and be among the first to know when preorders become available for this long-awaited Bible.

6. Who should consider purchasing the Catholic American Bible? 

The Catholic American Bible is ideal for: 

  • Individual Catholics
  • Families
  • Parish communities
  • Catechists
  • Catholic schools
  • Bible study groups
  • Deacons, priests, and religious educators 

7. What makes this translation different? 

The Catholic American Bible combines fidelity to the original biblical texts with contemporary English that is both reverent and accessible. It incorporates the Abbey Psalms and Canticles and includes a revised New Testament. 

8. Will this Bible be used in Catholic liturgy? 

The Catholic American Bible has been developed to serve as the common biblical text for prayer, study, and future liturgical use in the United States. Future implementation in liturgical books will occur according to the timetable established by the Church. 

9. Is the Catholic American Bible approved by the Catholic Church? 

Yes. The translation has been approved by the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops. 

10. Will there be multiple editions available? 

Additional information regarding editions, formats, pricing, and availability will be announced as publication approaches. 

11. How can I be among the first to receive this long-awaited Bible? 

Join the waitlist to receive updates on the release of the Catholic American Bible translation and be among the first to know when preorders become available for this long-awaited Bible.

12. Where can I get additional information? 

For updates, product announcements, and preorder details, contact Bayard or join our priority notification list today.