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German "Unified Bible" revised.

A few decades ago, the most recent revision of the Bible is back. A standard translation for German-speaking countries was last made in the 1970s. Since then, this version has been working. Until September 20, Autumn Plenary Assembly of German Bishops. Because here was the newly revised Bible presented.
CBF International Biblical Congress in Rome

The Catholic Biblical Federation will celebrate the 50th anniversary of the foundation of the Federation by organizing an International Biblical Congress in Rome from April 23-26, 2019. The Congress shall reflect upon the work and fruit of the Federation during past 50 years, identify the challenges for Biblical pastoral ministry in the current ecclesial reality and outline its objectives and priorities for the coming years.
Eleventh World Chinese Biblical Congress

Following a meaningful celebration of the 50th birth anniversary of the first Chinese Catholic Bible (Studium Biblicum version, 1968-2018), over 200 participants gathered at the Eleventh World Chinese Biblical Congress held in late November in Hong Kong commit to continue promotion of reading and living God’s Word to bring forth fruit in all ministries of the Church.
New Subregional Coordinator for CBF Central Europe

Accepting the proposal of the Regional Committee of the Central European Subregion of the Catholic Biblical Federation, the Executive Committee in its ordinary session held in Rome on November 9-11, named Father Eduard Patrascu Coordinator of the Central European Subregion.
Father Patrascu succeeds Mr. Wolfgang Baur in the Coordination of the Subregion, to whom we thank for his commitment and dedication.

News from the Federation

CBF International Biblical Congress in Rome

06 Jan 2019

The Catholic Biblical Federation will celebrate the 50th anniversary of the foundation of the Federation by organizing an International Biblical Congress in Rome from April 23-26, 2019. The Congress shall reflect upon the work and fruit of the Federation during past 50 years, identify the challenges for Biblical pastoral ministry in the current ecclesial reality and outline its objectives and priorities for the coming years.

Annual Meeting of the Executive Committee

12 Nov 2018

LYN Steering Committee Meeting

17 Dec 2017

CBF Biblical Symposium in Warsaw

13 Nov 2017

News from the Regions

German "Unified Bible" revised.

02 Apr 2019

A few decades ago, the most recent revision of the Bible is back. A standard translation for German-speaking countries was last made in the 1970s. Since then, this version has been working. Until September 20, Autumn Plenary Assembly of German Bishops. Because here was the newly revised Bible presented.