The Requiem Mass

This page provides links to some of the treasures for the Masses of the Dead from the Roman Liturgy, which have given comfort to the bereaved and which have won graces for the souls of the faithful departed.

The Burial of the Dead and Exequial Mass (New)

We present the complete Order of the Mass and the ceremonies for the burial of the Dead.  This is a single printer-friendly document with all of the prayers in Latin and English.  These could be printed out and used as an order for service for the funeral of a deceased Catholic.

Click here for the complete text.

Proper Prayers for the Masses of the Dead

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Proper Prayers for Masses on All Soul's Day (2 November)

Pope Benedict XV granted Priests permission to offer three Masses on All Soul's Day.  One of these Masses the Celebrant may say according to his own intention; one must be offered for the faithful departed and the third for the intention of the Holy Father.

The Propers of these Masses can be found here:

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The Rituals of the Requiem Mass

During Masses of the Dead, the rubrics of the Ordinary of the Mass require certain omissions or modifications of prayers and actions of the normal celebration of Mass as a mark of the sorrowful nature of the liturgy.  Click here for a summary.

More Information

For information about other devotions for the Holy Souls, please click here.