Documents

Document
Unity of the Faith and Theological Pluralism

by International Theological Commission (1972)

 inter-religious dialogue 

Liturgical Book
Ordo Initiationis Christianæ Adultorum
Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults

by Sacred Congregation for Divine Worship (1972.01.06)

 liturgy 

Curial Letter

On the study of philosophy in seminaries

by Sacred Congregation for Catholic Education (1972.01.20)

 philosophy   seminary 

Message

For the 9ᵗʰ World Day for Vocations (1972)

by Saint Pope Paul VI (1972.03.18)

 vocation 

Norms
Normæ de promovendis ad Episcopatum in Ecclesia latina

Norms on the appointment of bishops

by Secretariat of State (1972.03.25)

 bishop 

Message

Urbi et Orbi Message for Easter Sunday 1972

by Saint Pope Paul VI (1972.04.02)

 Easter 

Message

For the 6ᵗʰ World Communications Day (1972)

by Saint Pope Paul VI (1972.04.21)

 communication 

Declaration

On particles of the consecrated hosts

by Sacred Congregation for the Doctrine of the Faith (1972.05.02)

 Eucharist   Mass 

Message

For World Day for Missions 1972

(World Mission Sunday 1972)

by Saint Pope Paul VI (1972.05.19)

 mission 

Instruction
In quibus rerum circumstantiis

On the admission of other Christians to the Eucharist

by Secretariat for Christian Unity (1972.06.01)

 ecumenism   Holy Communion 

Norms

Pastoral Norms concerning the administration of General Sacramental Absolution

by Sacred Congregation for the Doctrine of the Faith (1972.06.16)

 penance 

Liturgical Book
Ordo Cantus Missæ (1972)

editio typica

by Sacred Congregation for Divine Worship (1972.06.24)

 liturgy   Mass   music 

Declaration
In celebratione Missæ

On Concelebration

by Sacred Congregation for Divine Worship (1972.08.07)

 liturgy   Mass 

Motu Proprio
Ad pascendum

On the order of Deacons

by Saint Pope Paul VI (1972.08.15)

 deacon 

Motu Proprio
Ministeria quædam

On the First Tonsure, Minor Orders and Subdiaconate

by Saint Pope Paul VI (1972.08.15)

 acolyte   lector   priest 

Apostolic Constitution
Sacram Unctionem Infirmorum
The Sacrament of the Anointing of the Sick

On the Sacrament of Anointing of the Sick

by Saint Pope Paul VI (1972.11.30)

 anointing   liturgy 

Liturgical Book
De institutione Lectorum et Acolytorum

editio typica

by Sacred Congregation for Divine Worship (1972.12.03)

 acolyte   lector 

Liturgical Book
Ordo unctionis infirmorum eorumque pastoralis curæ
Pastoral Care of the Sick: Rites of Anointing and Viaticum

editio typica

by Sacred Congregation for Divine Worship (1972.12.07)

 anointing   liturgy 

Message

For the celebration of World Day of Peace 1973

by Saint Pope Paul VI (1972.12.08)

 peace 

Norms
Institutio Generalis Missalis Romani, 3

For the 1ˢᵗ editio typica of ’Missale Romanum’

by Sacred Congregation for Divine Worship (1972.12.23)

 liturgy   Mass 

Message

Urbi et Orbi Message for Christmas 1972

by Saint Pope Paul VI (1972.12.25)

 Christmas