Traditional Latin Altar Missal – 1962 Missale Romanum | Green Leather

Celebrate the Traditional Latin Mass with this beautifully crafted 1962 Roman Altar Missal (Missale Romanum), a faithful reproduction of the historic Benziger Brothers edition. Designed for priests celebrating Mass according to the 1962 Roman Rite, this distinguished altar missal combines traditional liturgical accuracy with exceptional craftsmanship.

Originally produced by Benziger Brothers, renowned printers to the Holy See, this edition preserves the original Latin text and includes the final liturgical revisions introduced in 1962. Its elegant green bonded leather binding, ornate gold embossing, and gilded page edges make it a fitting addition to any church, chapel, or traditional Catholic sanctuary.

Authentic 1962 Roman Missal

This altar missal incorporates the final revisions made to the traditional Roman Missal in 1962, including:

• St. Joseph in the Roman Canon: Incorporates the addition of St. Joseph's name in November 1962.
• Additional Prefaces: Includes the optional ad libitum prefaces introduced in July 1962, including the restored Advent Preface.
• Proper Masses for U.S. Dioceses: Features the Pro Aliquibus Locis section arranged according to the 1962 liturgical calendar for dioceses in the United States.
• Original Imprimatur: Retains the imprimatur granted by Cardinal Francis Spellman.

Premium Binding and Construction

Created for regular liturgical use, this altar missal offers:

• Green Bonded Leather Cover: Durable, easy-care binding with an elegant traditional appearance.
• Ornate Gold Embossing: Decorative gold detailing on the front and back covers and spine.
• Reinforced Spine: Thick cover boards and a sturdy spine with decorative raised hubs.
• Liturgical Ribbon Markers: Colored grosgrain ribbons with finished bows and reinforced attachments for long-lasting use.
• Leather Page Tabs: Flexible bonded leather tabs in green and black for convenient navigation.
• Traditional Two-Color Printing: Original Latin pages reproduced in black and red.
• Sewn Binding: Strong construction designed to withstand regular use.
• Quality Paper: Acid-free missal paper produced to closely match the original Benziger edition.
• Gilded Page Edges: Beautifully finished edges complementing the gold cover details.
• Protective Slip Jacket: Included for proper storage and protection.

Product Specifications

• Title: Missale Romanum – Altar Missal
• Liturgical Edition: 1962 Roman Rite
• Original Publisher: Benziger Brothers
• Supplier: Angelus Press
• Cover: Green Bonded Leather
• Pages: 1,290
• Dimensions: 8-3/8" W x 11-1/2" H
• Text: Latin, with traditional black and red printing
• Item Number: 8344G

A distinguished gift for priestly ordinations, anniversaries, and parish celebrations, this traditional altar missal offers a beautiful and enduring resource for celebrating the Holy Sacrifice of the Mass according to the 1962 Roman Rite.