
Prepare for the new Lectionary. The ESV-CE is now the official liturgical Bible for England, Wales, and Scotland. Whether you are looking for the Cornerstone Edition, a Schools Bible, or the standard Anglicised ESV-CE, find the faithful, approved text for the 2026 liturgical year.
The ESV Catholic Edition has quickly become one of the most respected translations within the Catholic Church. First approved for liturgical use in 2018, the ESV-CE provides a modern, "word-for-word" translation that is both scholarly and poetic. For Catholic readers, this means a text that is exceptionally close to the original Greek and Hebrew while remaining faithful to the traditions of the Church. It is the perfect choice for those who want a deeper understanding of the biblical text during personal prayer or group study.
Unlike the standard ESV, the ESV-CE contains the full Catholic canon. The seven Deuterocanonical books (such as Tobit, Judith, and Maccabees) are integrated into the Old Testament rather than placed in a separate section. This arrangement follows the liturgical pattern used in the Lectionary, making it an essential tool for anyone following the daily readings of the Mass.
Q: Is the ESV Catholic Edition approved by the Church? A: Yes. The ESV-CE received its Imprimatur from the Catholic Bishops' Conference of India and has been increasingly adopted for liturgical use in various regions, including being the basis for new Lectionaries in the UK and Ireland.
Q: What is the difference between an ESV and an ESV-CE? A: The primary difference is the inclusion and arrangement of the books. The ESV-CE contains the 73 books of the Catholic Bible, including the Deuterocanon, arranged in the order used by the Catholic Church.
Q: Why buy your ESV-CE from Eden? A: We are a leading UK source for specialised Bibles. We stock the latest ESV Catholic Edition releases in our UK warehouse, offering competitive prices and fast, tracked delivery to ensure you have the Word when you need it.
Q: Is this the same ESV-CE used in the new Lectionary?A: Yes. All Bibles in this category feature the ESV Catholic Edition (ESV-CE) text, which has been selected by the Bishops' Conferences of England, Wales, and Scotland as the basis for the new Lectionary. These editions are fully approved for personal study and liturgical preparation.

Prepare for the new Lectionary. The ESV-CE is now the official liturgical Bible for England, Wales, and Scotland. Whether you are looking for the Cornerstone Edition, a Schools Bible, or the standard Anglicised ESV-CE, find the faithful, approved text for the 2026 liturgical year.
The ESV Catholic Edition has quickly become one of the most respected translations within the Catholic Church. First approved for liturgical use in 2018, the ESV-CE provides a modern, "word-for-word" translation that is both scholarly and poetic. For Catholic readers, this means a text that is exceptionally close to the original Greek and Hebrew while remaining faithful to the traditions of the Church. It is the perfect choice for those who want a deeper understanding of the biblical text during personal prayer or group study.
Unlike the standard ESV, the ESV-CE contains the full Catholic canon. The seven Deuterocanonical books (such as Tobit, Judith, and Maccabees) are integrated into the Old Testament rather than placed in a separate section. This arrangement follows the liturgical pattern used in the Lectionary, making it an essential tool for anyone following the daily readings of the Mass.
Q: Is the ESV Catholic Edition approved by the Church? A: Yes. The ESV-CE received its Imprimatur from the Catholic Bishops' Conference of India and has been increasingly adopted for liturgical use in various regions, including being the basis for new Lectionaries in the UK and Ireland.
Q: What is the difference between an ESV and an ESV-CE? A: The primary difference is the inclusion and arrangement of the books. The ESV-CE contains the 73 books of the Catholic Bible, including the Deuterocanon, arranged in the order used by the Catholic Church.
Q: Why buy your ESV-CE from Eden? A: We are a leading UK source for specialised Bibles. We stock the latest ESV Catholic Edition releases in our UK warehouse, offering competitive prices and fast, tracked delivery to ensure you have the Word when you need it.
Q: Is this the same ESV-CE used in the new Lectionary?A: Yes. All Bibles in this category feature the ESV Catholic Edition (ESV-CE) text, which has been selected by the Bishops' Conferences of England, Wales, and Scotland as the basis for the new Lectionary. These editions are fully approved for personal study and liturgical preparation.