This Chapel Leatherbound Edition of the Roman Missal, Third Edition has been published for use in the Dioceses of the United States of America and has been Approved by the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops and confirmed by the Apostolic See. This 1454-page volume includes the enhanced features that celebrants have come to know and trust from Catholic Book Publishing: Highly readable type for Priest's text and musicFamiliar, proven layout that respects functional page-turnsOver 300 full-color illustrations, including 25 full-page images, that enhance the sacredness and dignity of the textAs with the present Sacramentary, the white sheet provides the highest opacity and readabilityAs with the present Sacramentary, sturdy, durable 80-lb. paper used for the Order of Mass provides extra strength to withstand everyday useDoubly reinforced Smyth sewing coupled with heavy-duty 100-pt. binder's board ensures strength, durability, and longevitySturdy, durable leather cover materialEnhanced binding methods and specifications add sturdiness to help volume retain its shapeLimited lifetime-guaranteed tabs specially designed to resist cracking, tearing, and fadingFive decorated satin ribbon page markers, designed not to fray, are enhanced by our patented insert systemTwo-color stamping on front cover and spine enhances the beauty of this cherished edition.In keeping with our 100-year tradition of demonstrating our commitment to excellence, every copy of this edition is hand-tabbed and undergoes rigorous inspection by Catholic Book staff to make certain it meets our stringent quality requirements to ensure our customers' satisfaction.