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Roman Curia

Documents of the dicasteries of the Roman Curia, and typical editions of the reformed rites.

236 documents

A dagger (†) means the date or the official link is still awaiting verification.

1950s

  1. Dominicae Resurrectionis vigiliam9 February 1951Decree restoring the Easter Vigil (ad experimentum)Roman Curia
  2. Maxima Redemptionis nostrae mysteria16 November 1955General Decree restoring the Holy Week OrderRoman Curia

1960s

  1. Inter Oecumenici26 September 1964First Instruction on implementing Sacrosanctum ConciliumRoman Curia
  2. Cum nostra aetate27 January 1966Norms on editions of liturgical booksRoman Curia
  3. Musicam sacram5 March 1967Instruction on music in the liturgyRoman Curia
  4. Tres abhinc annos4 May 1967Second Instruction on implementing Sacrosanctum ConciliumRoman Curia
  5. Ad totam Ecclesiam†14 May 1967Ecumenical Directory, Part IRoman Curia
  6. Eucharisticum mysterium25 May 1967Instruction on the worship of the Eucharistic mysteryRoman Curia
  7. Renovationis causam†6 January 1969Instruction on renewal of religious formationRoman Curia
  8. Comme le prévoit25 January 1969Instruction on translation of liturgical textsRoman Curia
  9. Institutio Generalis Missalis Romani6 April 1969General Instruction of the Roman Missal (1969)Roman Curia
  10. Ordo Baptismi Parvulorum15 May 1969Rite of Baptism for Children (editio typica)Roman Curia
  11. Ordo Lectionum Missae25 May 1969Lectionary for Mass (editio typica)Roman Curia
  12. Ordo Exsequiarum15 August 1969Order of Christian Funerals (editio typica)Roman Curia
  13. Venite seorsum15 August 1969Instruction on the contemplative life and enclosure of nunsRoman Curia

1970s

  1. Dans ces derniers temps†7 January 1970Declaration on Eucharistic celebration in common with other confessionsRoman Curia
  2. Missale Romanum26 March 1970Roman Missal (editio typica)Roman Curia
  3. Spiritus Domini†16 April 1970Ecumenical Directory, Part II: Ecumenism in Higher EducationRoman Curia
  4. Ordo consecrationis virginum31 May 1970Rite of Consecration of Virgins (editio typica)Roman Curia
  5. Calendaria particularia24 June 1970Instruction on particular calendarsRoman Curia
  6. Liturgicae instaurationes5 September 1970Third Instruction on implementing Sacrosanctum ConciliumRoman Curia
  7. Liturgia Horarum11 April 1971Liturgy of the Hours (editio typica)Roman Curia
  8. Communio et progressio23 May 1971Pastoral Instruction on the Means of Social CommunicationRoman Curia
  9. Ordo Confirmationis22 August 1971Rite of Confirmation (editio typica)Roman Curia
  10. Ordo Initiationis Christianae Adultorum6 January 1972Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults (editio typica)Roman Curia
  11. Mysterium Filii Dei21 February 1972Declaration on errors concerning the Incarnation and the TrinityRoman Curia
  12. In quibus rerum circumstantiis†1 June 1972Instruction on admitting other Christians to Eucharistic communionRoman Curia
  13. Sacramentum Paenitentiae16 June 1972Pastoral norms on general sacramental absolutionRoman Curia
  14. Immensae caritatis29 January 1973Instruction on facilitating sacramental Eucharistic communionRoman Curia
  15. Ecclesiae imago†22 February 1973Directory on the Pastoral Ministry of BishopsRoman Curia
  16. Sacra Congregatio23 March 1973Declaration on the respect due to the Sacrament of PenanceRoman Curia
  17. Haec Sacra Congregatio11 April 1973Letter on the indissolubility of marriageRoman Curia
  18. Eucharistiae participationem27 April 1973Circular letter on Eucharistic PrayersRoman Curia
  19. Sanctus Pontifex†24 May 1973Declaration on first confession before first communionRoman Curia
  20. De sacra communione et de cultu mysterii eucharistici extra Missam21 June 1973Holy Communion and Worship of the Eucharist outside Mass (editio typica)Roman Curia
  21. Mysterium Ecclesiae24 June 1973Declaration in defense of Catholic doctrine on the ChurchRoman Curia
  22. Pueros baptizatos1 November 1973Directory for Masses with ChildrenRoman Curia
  23. Ordo Paenitentiae2 December 1973Rite of Penance (editio typica)Roman Curia
  24. Ut notum est6 December 1973Instruction on dissolution of marriage in favor of the faithRoman Curia
  25. Instauratio liturgica25 January 1974Declaration on translations of sacramental formulasRoman Curia
  26. Quaestio de abortu18 November 1974Declaration on Procured AbortionRoman Curia
  27. Quaecumque sterilizatio13 March 1975Reply on sterilization in Catholic hospitalsRoman Curia
  28. Persona humana29 December 1975Declaration on certain questions concerning sexual ethicsRoman Curia
  29. Inter insigniores15 October 1976Declaration on the admission of women to the ministerial priesthoodRoman Curia
  30. Ordo dedicationis ecclesiae et altaris29 May 1977Rite of Dedication of a Church and an Altar (editio typica)Roman Curia
  31. Mutuae relationes14 May 1978Directives for mutual relations between bishops and religiousRoman Curia
  32. In ecclesiasticam futurorum3 June 1979Instruction on liturgical formation in seminariesRoman Curia

1980s

  1. Circular Letter on Spiritual Formation in Seminaries6 January 1980Circular Letter on Spiritual Formation in SeminariesRoman Curia
  2. Postquam apostoli25 March 1980Directive notes on cooperation among particular Churches and distribution of clergyRoman Curia
  3. Inaestimabile donum3 April 1980Instruction on certain norms concerning worship of the Eucharistic mysteryRoman Curia
  4. Iura et bona5 May 1980Declaration on EuthanasiaRoman Curia
  5. The Contemplative Dimension of Religious Life†12 August 1980The Contemplative Dimension of Religious LifeRoman Curia
  6. Pastoralis actio20 October 1980Instruction on infant baptismRoman Curia
  7. Sacerdotium ministeriale6 August 1983Letter on certain questions concerning the minister of the EucharistRoman Curia
  8. Quaesitum est26 November 1983Declaration on Masonic associationsRoman Curia
  9. De Benedictionibus31 May 1984Book of Blessings (editio typica)Roman Curia
  10. Dialogue and Mission†10 June 1984The Attitude of the Church towards Followers of Other ReligionsRoman Curia
  11. Libertatis nuntius6 August 1984Instruction on certain aspects of the Theology of LiberationRoman Curia
  12. Caeremoniale Episcoporum14 September 1984Ceremonial of Bishops (editio typica)Roman Curia
  13. Notes on the correct way to present Jews and Judaism†24 June 1985Notes on Jews and Judaism in Preaching and CatechesisRoman Curia
  14. Libertatis conscientia22 March 1986Instruction on Christian Freedom and LiberationRoman Curia
  15. Homosexualitatis problema1 October 1986Letter on the Pastoral Care of Homosexual PersonsRoman Curia
  16. At the Service of the Human Community†27 December 1986An Ethical Approach to the International Debt QuestionRoman Curia
  17. Donum vitae22 February 1987Instruction on Respect for Human Life in its OriginRoman Curia
  18. Concerts in Churches5 November 1987Instruction on Concerts in ChurchesRoman Curia
  19. Paschalis sollemnitatis16 January 1988Circular Letter on Preparing and Celebrating the Paschal FeastsRoman Curia
  20. The Virgin Mary in Intellectual and Spiritual Formation25 March 1988The Virgin Mary in Intellectual and Spiritual FormationRoman Curia
  21. The Religious Dimension of Education in a Catholic School7 April 1988The Religious Dimension of Education in a Catholic SchoolRoman Curia
  22. Christi Ecclesia2 June 1988Directory for Sunday Celebrations in the Absence of a PriestRoman Curia
  23. Professio fidei et Iusiurandum fidelitatis1 July 1988Formula for the Profession of Faith and Oath of FidelityRoman Curia
  24. The Church and Racism†3 November 1988The Church and Racism: Towards a More Fraternal SocietyRoman Curia
  25. Pornography and Violence in the Communications Media7 May 1989Pornography and Violence in the Media: A Pastoral ResponseRoman Curia
  26. Criteria for Ecumenical and Inter-Religious Cooperation in Communications4 October 1989Criteria for Ecumenical and Interreligious Cooperation in CommunicationsRoman Curia
  27. Orationis formas15 October 1989Letter on some aspects of Christian MeditationRoman Curia
  28. Inspectis dierum10 November 1989Instruction on the Study of the Fathers of the Church in Priestly FormationRoman Curia

1990s

  1. Potissimum institutioni†2 February 1990Directives on Formation in Religious InstitutesRoman Curia
  2. Donum veritatis24 May 1990Instruction on the Ecclesial Vocation of the TheologianRoman Curia
  3. Aetatis novae22 February 1992Pastoral Instruction on Social CommunicationsRoman Curia
  4. Communionis notio28 May 1992Letter on some aspects of the Church understood as CommunionRoman Curia
  5. Varietates legitimae25 January 1994Fourth Instruction: Inculturation and the Roman LiturgyRoman Curia
  6. Directory on the Ministry and Life of Priests31 January 1994Directory on the Ministry and Life of Priests (1994)Roman Curia
  7. Annus internationalis Familiae14 September 1994Letter on reception of Communion by divorced and remarried faithfulRoman Curia
  8. Charter for Health Care Workers†1 January 1995Charter for Health Care Workers (1995)Roman Curia
  9. Il Padre incomprensibile†6 January 1996Instruction applying the liturgical prescriptions of the Code of Canons of the Eastern ChurchesRoman Curia
  10. Ecclesiae de mysterio15 August 1997Instruction on collaboration of the non-ordained faithful in the ministry of priestsRoman Curia
  11. Towards a Better Distribution of Land23 November 1997Towards a Better Distribution of Land: The Challenge of Agrarian ReformRoman Curia
  12. The Catholic School on the Threshold of the Third Millennium28 December 1997The Catholic School on the Threshold of the Third MillenniumRoman Curia
  13. The Priest and the Third Christian Millennium19 March 1999The Priest and the Third Christian Millennium, Teacher of the WordRoman Curia
  14. Verbi sponsa13 May 1999Instruction on the contemplative life and enclosure of nunsRoman Curia

2000s

  1. Missale Romanum (editio typica tertia)20 April 2000Roman Missal, third typical edition, with General InstructionRoman Curia
  2. Dominus Iesus6 August 2000Declaration on the Unicity and Salvific Universality of Jesus Christ and the ChurchRoman Curia
  3. Ardens felicitatis14 September 2000Instruction on Prayers for HealingRoman Curia
  4. Liturgiam authenticam28 March 2001Fifth Instruction: On the Use of Vernacular Languages in Liturgical BooksRoman Curia
  5. Martyrologium Romanum29 June 2001Roman Martyrology (editio typica)Roman Curia
  6. Starting Afresh from Christ19 May 2002Starting Afresh from Christ: A Renewed Commitment to Consecrated LifeRoman Curia
  7. The Priest, Pastor and Leader of the Parish Community4 August 2002The Priest, Pastor and Leader of the Parish CommunityRoman Curia
  8. Apostolorum successores22 February 2004Directory for the Pastoral Ministry of BishopsRoman Curia
  9. Where is Your God?†13 March 2004Responding to the Challenge of Unbelief and Religious Indifference TodayRoman Curia
  10. Redemptionis Sacramentum25 March 2004Instruction on matters to be observed or avoided regarding the Most Holy EucharistRoman Curia
  11. Compendium of the Social Doctrine of the Church2 April 2004Compendium of the Social Doctrine of the ChurchRoman Curia
  12. Erga migrantes caritas Christi†3 May 2004Instruction on the Love of Christ towards MigrantsRoman Curia
  13. Dignitas connubii†25 January 2005Instruction on procedures in causes of nullity of marriageRoman Curia
  14. The Via Pulchritudinis†27 March 2006The Via Pulchritudinis, Privileged Pathway for Evangelisation and DialogueRoman Curia
  15. Faciem tuam, Domine, requiram11 May 2008The Service of Authority and ObedienceRoman Curia
  16. Dignitas personae8 September 2008Instruction on Certain Bioethical QuestionsRoman Curia
  17. Circular Letter on Religious Education in Schools5 May 2009Circular Letter on Religious Education in SchoolsRoman Curia

2010s

  1. Vocation of the Business Leader†March 2012Vocation of the Business Leader: A ReflectionRoman Curia
  2. Educating to Intercultural Dialogue in Catholic Schools28 October 2013Educating to Intercultural Dialogue in Catholic SchoolsRoman Curia
  3. Rallegratevi2 February 2014Rejoice! Letter to Consecrated Men and WomenRoman Curia
  4. The Gifts and the Calling of God are Irrevocable10 December 2015Reflection on Catholic-Jewish relations (50th anniversary of Nostra Aetate)Roman Curia
  5. New Charter for Health Care Workers†2016New Charter for Health Care WorkersRoman Curia
  6. Iuvenescit Ecclesia15 May 2016Letter on Hierarchical and Charismatic GiftsRoman Curia
  7. Ad resurgendum cum Christo15 August 2016Instruction on Burial and CremationRoman Curia
  8. New Wine in New Wineskins†6 January 2017New Wine in New Wineskins: Consecrated Life and its Ongoing ChallengesRoman Curia
  9. Circular Letter on the Bread and Wine for the Eucharist15 June 2017Circular Letter on the Bread and Wine for the EucharistRoman Curia
  10. Oeconomicae et pecuniariae quaestiones6 January 2018Considerations for an Ethical Discernment on the Economic-Financial SystemRoman Curia
  11. Laetitiae plena11 February 2018Decree on the Memorial of Mary, Mother of the ChurchRoman Curia
  12. Placuit Deo22 February 2018Letter on Certain Aspects of Christian SalvationRoman Curia
  13. Cor orans1 April 2018Implementing Instruction of Vultum Dei quaerereRoman Curia
  14. Ecclesiae Sponsae Imago8 June 2018Instruction on the Ordo virginumRoman Curia
  15. Male and Female He Created Them2 February 2019Towards a Path of Dialogue on Gender Theory in EducationRoman Curia

2020s

  1. Journeying Towards Care for Our Common Home†18 May 2020Journeying Towards Care for Our Common Home: Five Years after Laudato si'Roman Curia
  2. Samaritanus bonus14 July 2020Letter on the Care of Persons in the Critical and Terminal Phases of LifeRoman Curia
  3. De institutione catechistarum3 December 2021Rite of Institution of Catechists (editio typica)Roman Curia
  4. Catechumenal Pathways for Married Life†15 June 2022Catechumenal Pathways for Married Life: Pastoral Guidelines for Local ChurchesRoman Curia
  5. Joint Statement on the Doctrine of Discovery30 March 2023Joint Statement on the 'Doctrine of Discovery'Roman Curia
  6. Towards Full Presence28 May 2023A Pastoral Reflection on Engagement with Social MediaRoman Curia
  7. Fiducia supplicans18 December 2023Declaration on the Pastoral Meaning of BlessingsRoman Curia
  8. Gestis verbisque2 February 2024Note on the Validity of the SacramentsRoman Curia
  9. Dignitas infinita2 April 2024Declaration on Human DignityRoman Curia
  10. The Bishop of Rome†13 June 2024The Bishop of Rome: Primacy and Synodality in Ecumenical Dialogues (study document)Roman Curia
  11. The Queen of Peace19 September 2024Note on the Spiritual Experience connected with MedjugorjeRoman Curia
  12. Antiqua et nova28 January 2025Note on the Relationship between Artificial Intelligence and Human IntelligenceRoman Curia
  13. Mater Populi fidelis4 November 2025Doctrinal Note on some Marian Titles regarding Mary's Cooperation in SalvationRoman Curia
  14. Una caro25 November 2025In Praise of Monogamy: Doctrinal Note on Marriage as Exclusive UnionRoman Curia
  15. Characteristics of the Anglican Heritage as Lived in the Ordinariates24 March 2026Characteristics of the Anglican Heritage in the Personal OrdinariatesRoman Curia
  16. Decree concerning the Society of St. Pius X2 July 2026Decree on the SSPX episcopal consecrations (with Explanatory Note)Roman Curia
  17. A Journey of Hope16 September 2026Note: Sixty Years of Interreligious Dialogue and Fraternity in the Light of Nostra AetateRoman Curia