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1930s

  1. Vigilanti Cura29 June 1936On Motion PicturesPope

1960s

  1. Pastoral Statement on Penance and Abstinence18 November 1966Penance and AbstinenceBishops' Conferences
  2. Statement on Race Relations and Poverty†19 November 1966Race Relations and PovertyBishops' Conferences
  3. The Church in Our Day21 January 1968The Church in Our DayBishops' Conferences
  4. Human Life in Our Day15 November 1968Human Life in Our DayBishops' Conferences

1970s

  1. The Program of Priestly Formation (1st ed.)18 January 1971Program of Priestly Formation (1st ed.)Bishops' Conferences
  2. Permanent Deacons in the United States: Guidelines on Their Formation and Ministry5 August 1971Permanent Deacon GuidelinesBishops' Conferences
  3. Ethical and Religious Directives for Catholic Health Facilities†November 1971Ethical and Religious Directives (1st ed.)Bishops' Conferences
  4. Music in Catholic Worship†1972Music in Catholic WorshipBishops' Conferences
  5. To Teach as Jesus DidNovember 1972To Teach as Jesus DidBishops' Conferences
  6. Basic Teachings for Catholic Religious Education†11 January 1973Basic Teachings for Catholic Religious EducationBishops' Conferences
  7. Behold Your Mother: Woman of Faith21 November 1973Behold Your MotherBishops' Conferences
  8. Pastoral Plan for Pro-Life Activities20 November 1975Pastoral Plan for Pro-Life ActivitiesBishops' Conferences
  9. The Program of Priestly Formation (2nd ed.)†1976Program of Priestly Formation (2nd ed.)Bishops' Conferences
  10. Political Responsibility: Reflections on an Election Year12 February 1976Political ResponsibilityBishops' Conferences
  11. To Live in Christ Jesus: A Pastoral Reflection on the Moral Life11 November 1976To Live in Christ JesusBishops' Conferences
  12. Sharing the Light of Faith: National Catechetical Directory†November 1977National Catechetical Directory (Sharing the Light of Faith)Bishops' Conferences
  13. Environment and Art in Catholic Worship2 November 1977Environment and Art in Catholic WorshipBishops' Conferences
  14. Pastoral Statement of U.S. Catholic Bishops on Persons with Disabilities16 November 1978Persons with DisabilitiesBishops' Conferences
  15. Brothers and Sisters to Us14 November 1979Brothers and Sisters to Us (on racism)Bishops' Conferences

1980s

  1. Called and Gifted: The American Catholic Laity13 November 1980Called and GiftedBishops' Conferences
  2. The Program of Priestly Formation (3rd ed.)†1981Program of Priestly Formation (3rd ed.)Bishops' Conferences
  3. Fulfilled in Your Hearing: The Homily in the Sunday Assembly1982Fulfilled in Your HearingBishops' Conferences
  4. Liturgical Music Today†1982Liturgical Music TodayBishops' Conferences
  5. The Challenge of Peace: God's Promise and Our Response3 May 1983The Challenge of PeaceBishops' Conferences
  6. The Hispanic Presence: Challenge and Commitment†12 December 1983The Hispanic PresenceBishops' Conferences
  7. Our Communion, Our Peace, Our Promise†1984Pastoral Letter on the LiturgyDiocesan Bishops
  8. What We Have Seen and Heard9 September 1984What We Have Seen and Heard (Black Catholic bishops on evangelization)Bishops' Conferences
  9. Economic Justice for AllNovember 1986Economic Justice for AllBishops' Conferences
  10. National Statutes for the CatechumenateNovember 1986National Statutes for the CatechumenateBishops' Conferences
  11. National Pastoral Plan for Hispanic Ministry†18 November 1987National Pastoral Plan for Hispanic MinistryBishops' Conferences
  12. Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults (U.S. edition, mandatory use)†1 September 1988RCIA U.S. EditionBishops' Conferences

1990s

  1. Plenty Good Room: The Spirit and Truth of African American Catholic WorshipJune 1990Plenty Good RoomBishops' Conferences
  2. Heritage and Hope: Evangelization in the United States†November 1990Heritage and HopeBishops' Conferences
  3. In Support of Catholic Elementary and Secondary Schools†14 November 1990In Support of Catholic SchoolsBishops' Conferences
  4. Renewing the Earth14 November 1991Renewing the EarthBishops' Conferences
  5. The Program of Priestly Formation (4th ed.)†1992Program of Priestly Formation (4th ed.)Bishops' Conferences
  6. Stewardship: A Disciple's ResponseNovember 1992Stewardship: A Disciple's ResponseBishops' Conferences
  7. Go and Make Disciples: A National Plan and Strategy for Catholic Evangelization in the United States18 November 1992Go and Make DisciplesBishops' Conferences
  8. Communities of Salt and Light: Reflections on the Social Mission of the ParishNovember 1993Communities of Salt and LightBishops' Conferences
  9. Follow the Way of Love17 November 1993Follow the Way of Love (to families)Bishops' Conferences
  10. Ethical and Religious Directives for Catholic Health Care Services (revised)†November 1994Ethical and Religious Directives (1994 rev.)Bishops' Conferences
  11. Guidelines for the Celebration of the Sacraments with Persons with Disabilities16 June 1995Sacraments with Persons with DisabilitiesBishops' Conferences
  12. Called and Gifted for the Third MillenniumNovember 1995Called and Gifted for the Third MillenniumBishops' Conferences
  13. Sons and Daughters of the Light: A Pastoral Plan for Ministry with Young Adults12 November 1996Sons and Daughters of the LightBishops' Conferences
  14. Renewing the Vision: A Framework for Catholic Youth Ministry†1997Renewing the VisionBishops' Conferences
  15. Always Our Children10 September 1997Always Our ChildrenBishops' Conferences
  16. Becoming an Evangelizing People21 November 1997Becoming an Evangelizing People (on evangelization)Diocesan Bishops
  17. Sharing Catholic Social Teaching: Challenges and Directions19 June 1998Sharing Catholic Social TeachingBishops' Conferences
  18. Of Human Life22 July 1998Of Human Life (on Humanae Vitae)Diocesan Bishops
  19. Living the Gospel of Life: A Challenge to American CatholicsNovember 1998Living the Gospel of LifeBishops' Conferences
  20. Our Hearts Were Burning Within Us: A Pastoral Plan for Adult Faith Formation17 November 1999Our Hearts Were Burning Within UsBishops' Conferences
  21. The Application of Ex Corde Ecclesiae for the United States17 November 1999Ex Corde Ecclesiae Application for the U.S.Bishops' Conferences

2000s

  1. As I Have Done for You†2000As I Have Done for You (on ministry in the parish)Diocesan Bishops
  2. Welcoming the Stranger Among Us: Unity in Diversity15 November 2000Welcoming the Stranger Among UsBishops' Conferences
  3. Built of Living Stones: Art, Architecture, and Worship16 November 2000Built of Living StonesBishops' Conferences
  4. The Basic Plan for the Ongoing Formation of Priests2001Basic Plan for the Ongoing Formation of PriestsBishops' Conferences
  5. Dwell in My Love4 April 2001Dwell in My Love (on racism)Diocesan Bishops
  6. Charter for the Protection of Children and Young People14 June 2002Charter for the Protection of Children and Young PeopleBishops' Conferences
  7. Strangers No Longer: Together on the Journey of Hope22 January 2003Strangers No Longer (with Mexican bishops)Bishops' Conferences
  8. Gathered and Sent: Documents of the Synod of the Archdiocese of Los Angeles6 September 2003Los Angeles Archdiocesan SynodDiocesan Bishops
  9. National Directory for the Formation, Ministry, and Life of Permanent Deacons in the United States26 December 2004National Directory for Permanent Deacons (1st ed.)Bishops' Conferences
  10. National Directory for Catechesis†May 2005National Directory for CatechesisBishops' Conferences
  11. Renewing Our Commitment to Catholic Elementary and Secondary Schools in the Third MillenniumJune 2005Renewing Our Commitment to Catholic SchoolsBishops' Conferences
  12. Co-Workers in the Vineyard of the LordNovember 2005Co-Workers in the Vineyard of the LordBishops' Conferences
  13. Catholics in the Public Square†2006Catholics in the Public SquareDiocesan Bishops
  14. United States Catholic Catechism for Adults†July 2006U.S. Catholic Catechism for AdultsBishops' Conferences
  15. The Program of Priestly Formation (5th ed.)4 August 2006Program of Priestly Formation (5th ed.)Bishops' Conferences
  16. Happy Are Those Who Are Called to His Supper14 November 2006Happy Are Those Who Are Called to His SupperBishops' Conferences
  17. Ministry to Persons with a Homosexual Inclination: Guidelines for Pastoral Care14 November 2006Ministry to Persons with a Homosexual InclinationBishops' Conferences
  18. Forming Consciences for Faithful Citizenship14 November 2007Forming Consciences for Faithful CitizenshipBishops' Conferences
  19. Sing to the Lord: Music in Divine Worship14 November 2007Sing to the LordBishops' Conferences
  20. Marriage: Love and Life in the Divine Plan17 November 2009Marriage: Love and Life in the Divine PlanBishops' Conferences

2010s

  1. Disciples of the Lord: Sharing the Vision23 August 2010Disciples of the Lord (New Evangelization)Diocesan Bishops
  2. A New Pentecost: Inviting All to Follow Jesus†2011A New Pentecost (on evangelization)Diocesan Bishops
  3. National Standards and Benchmarks for Effective Catholic Elementary and Secondary Schools12 March 2012NSBECSEcclesial Initiatives
  4. Our First, Most Cherished Liberty12 April 2012Our First, Most Cherished LibertyBishops' Conferences
  5. Disciples Called to Witness: The New Evangelization16 April 2012Disciples Called to WitnessBishops' Conferences
  6. Witness to the New World of Faith2 October 2012Witness to the New World of Faith (first pastoral letter)Diocesan Bishops
  7. Preaching the Mystery of Faith: The Sunday HomilyNovember 2012Preaching the Mystery of FaithBishops' Conferences
  8. The Language of Love†March 2014The Language of Love (on contraception)Diocesan Bishops
  9. Synod of the Archdiocese of Washington: Statutes and Recommendations8 June 2014Archdiocese of Washington Synod 2014Diocesan Bishops
  10. A Light Brightly Visible†July 2015A Light Brightly Visible (on religious freedom and politics)Diocesan Bishops
  11. Into the Breach29 September 2015Into the Breach (apostolic exhortation to men)Diocesan Bishops
  12. Create in Me a Clean Heart: A Pastoral Response to Pornography17 November 2015Create in Me a Clean HeartBishops' Conferences
  13. Forming Consciences for Faithful Citizenship (2015 revision)17 November 2015Faithful Citizenship (2015)Bishops' Conferences
  14. Renew My Church†2016Renew My Church (parish renewal process)Diocesan Bishops
  15. Synod 16November 2016Synod 16 (Archdiocese of Detroit)Diocesan Bishops
  16. Living as Missionary Disciples: A Resource for Evangelization†2017Living as Missionary DisciplesBishops' Conferences
  17. A New Moment: Envisioning the Ministry of Catholic Charities†2017A New MomentEcclesial Initiatives
  18. Principles of Catholic Identity in Education†2017Principles of Catholic Identity in EducationEcclesial Initiatives
  19. For Greater Things You Were Born1 March 2017For Greater Things You Were Born (on human dignity and vocation)Diocesan Bishops
  20. Unleash the Gospel3 June 2017Unleash the Gospel (post-synodal pastoral letter)Diocesan Bishops
  21. The Splendor of Love2 February 2018The Splendor of Love (on Humanae Vitae)Diocesan Bishops
  22. Ethical and Religious Directives for Catholic Health Care Services (6th ed.)June 2018Ethical and Religious Directives (6th ed.)Bishops' Conferences
  23. Missionary Discipleship in Crisis†October 2018Missionary Discipleship in Crisis (abuse crisis)Diocesan Bishops
  24. Open Wide Our Hearts: The Enduring Call to LoveNovember 2018Open Wide Our HeartsBishops' Conferences
  25. Complete My Joy†December 2018Complete My Joy (apostolic exhortation to husbands and wives, mothers and fathers)Diocesan Bishops
  26. The Journey to Racial Justice: Repentance, Healing and Action21 January 2019The Journey to Racial JusticeDiocesan Bishops
  27. Go Make Disciples! Building a Culture of Conversion and Discipleship25 January 2019Go Make Disciples! (archdiocesan pastoral plan)Diocesan Bishops
  28. Sing to the Lord a New Song25 January 2019Sing to the Lord a New Song (on sacred music)Diocesan Bishops
  29. National Directory for the Formation, Ministry, and Life of Permanent Deacons (2nd ed.)12 June 2019National Directory for Permanent Deacons (2nd ed.)Bishops' Conferences

2020s

  1. In Tongues All Can Hear: Communicating the Hope of Christ in Times of Trial14 September 2020In Tongues All Can Hear (on media and communication)Diocesan Bishops
  2. Our Apostolic Moment11 February 2021Our Apostolic Moment (Lenten pastoral note)Diocesan Bishops
  3. Veneremur Cernui1 April 2021Down in Adoration Falling (apostolic exhortation on the Eucharist)Diocesan Bishops
  4. Called to the Joy of Love: A National Pastoral Framework for Marriage and Family Life Ministry18 June 2021Called to the Joy of LoveBishops' Conferences
  5. A Catechesis on the Human Person and Gender Ideology12 August 2021A Catechesis on the Human Person and Gender IdeologyDiocesan Bishops
  6. The Mystery of the Eucharist in the Life of the Church17 November 2021The Mystery of the Eucharist in the Life of the ChurchBishops' Conferences
  7. National Eucharistic Revival (launch)†19 June 2022National Eucharistic RevivalBishops' Conferences
  8. Program of Priestly Formation in the United States of America (6th ed.)24 June 2022Program of Priestly Formation (6th ed.)Bishops' Conferences
  9. On the Unity of the Body and Soul: Accompanying Those Experiencing Gender Dysphoria†April 2023On the Unity of the Body and SoulDiocesan Bishops
  10. National Pastoral Plan for Hispanic/Latino Ministry: Missionary Disciples Going Forth with Joy16 June 2023National Pastoral Plan for Hispanic/Latino MinistryBishops' Conferences
  11. That They Might Have Life10 November 2023That They Might Have Life (on marijuana and drug culture)Diocesan Bishops
  12. Forming Consciences for Faithful Citizenship (new introductory note)†15 November 2023Faithful Citizenship (2023)Bishops' Conferences
  13. Order of Christian Initiation of Adults (U.S. edition): Decree of Promulgation31 March 2024OCIA U.S. Edition (promulgation)Bishops' Conferences
  14. National Statutes for the Christian Initiation of Adults25 April 2024National Statutes for Christian Initiation of AdultsBishops' Conferences
  15. Keeping Christ's Sacred Promise: A Pastoral Framework for Indigenous Ministry†June 2024Keeping Christ's Sacred PromiseBishops' Conferences
  16. Listen, Teach, Send: A National Pastoral Framework for Ministries with Youth and Young Adults17 June 2024Listen, Teach, SendBishops' Conferences
  17. The Joy and Wonder of Catholic Education: Developing Authentically Catholic Schools3 September 2024The Joy and Wonder of Catholic EducationDiocesan Bishops
  18. The Christian Family, In Vitro Fertilization, and Heroic Witness to True Love22 January 2025The Christian Family and IVFDiocesan Bishops
  19. Order of Christian Initiation of Adults (U.S. edition): mandatory use5 March 2025OCIA U.S. Edition (mandatory use)Bishops' Conferences
  20. Ethical and Religious Directives for Catholic Health Care Services (7th ed.)12 November 2025Ethical and Religious Directives (7th ed.)Bishops' Conferences
  21. Special Pastoral Message on Immigration12 November 2025Special Message on ImmigrationBishops' Conferences
  22. One Heart in Christ†2026One Heart in Christ (pastoral letter launching the first diocesan pastoral plan)Diocesan Bishops
  23. The Divine Physician and a Christian Approach to Mental Health and Wellbeing19 January 2026The Divine Physician (on mental health)Diocesan Bishops
  24. In Charity and Truth: Toward a Renewed Political Culture†February 2026In Charity and TruthDiocesan Bishops
  25. Charter for the Protection of Children and Young People (2026 revision)11 June 2026Charter (2026 revision)Bishops' Conferences
  26. The Front Royal Statement: Seven Cardinal Principles of Catholic Primary and Secondary Education12 June 2026Front Royal StatementEcclesial Initiatives