In Australia, the Catholic Bishops Conference have approved a list of five hymnals to use including the Catholic Worship Book II, As one Voice, Gather Australia, Together in Song and the New Living Parish Hymnal. Whilst the CWBII is an improvement on it's predecessor, and stands superior to its counterparts, I still believe there are elements found wanting.
Meanwhile, in the past few months, I have become better acquainted with the New English Hymnal, a book which I prefer despite it's lack of approval by the Bishop's Conference. However, whilst I've been told its use is forbidden in Catholic Churches, I have seen the hymnal used in various metropolitan cathedrals in Australia.
Would someone be able to clarify whether the use of the NEH is legitimate within Catholic Churches?
Meanwhile, in the past few months, I have become better acquainted with the New English Hymnal, a book which I prefer despite it's lack of approval by the Bishop's Conference. However, whilst I've been told its use is forbidden in Catholic Churches, I have seen the hymnal used in various metropolitan cathedrals in Australia.
Would someone be able to clarify whether the use of the NEH is legitimate within Catholic Churches?