Explore the St. Joseph Edition Difference
St. Joseph Editions bring together thoughtfully designed Catholic Bibles made for prayer, study, and everyday reading with over a century of expertise. Explore the collection below to learn more about the features, formats, and details that make each edition unique, and find the Bible that’s right for you.
Thoughtful Details in Every St. Joseph Edition
Gold-Edged Pages
Our Bibles feature beautifully gilded page edges and stamped details, helping protect the page edges from dust and wear.
Durable Binding
Strong, carefully finished bindings help St. Joseph Editions stand up to regular reading, prayer, study, and the many years of use ahead.
Words of Christ in Red
The St. Joseph Edition sets the words of Christ in red, making His teachings easy to revisit throughout your study.
Rich Study Features
Helpful footnotes, maps, timelines, illustrations, and other resources add context and insight, helping readers engage with Scripture.
Questions and Answers
What is the New Catholic Bible?
What is the New Catholic Bible?
The New Catholic Bible is a fresh, faithful Catholic translation created for personal prayer, devotional reading, and study that forms the basis of our St. Joseph Edition Bibles. Its clear, dignified language is complemented by explanatory notes designed to provide deeper understanding and pastoral insight.
Learn more about the NCB translation here.
How is the St. Joseph Edition different?
How is the St. Joseph Edition different?
St. Joseph Editions combine the New Catholic Bible translation with thoughtful features that can include explanatory footnotes, maps, timelines, Bible dictionaries, indexes, illustrations, and other resources created to enrich your reading of Scripture.
Which St. Joseph Bible is right for me?
Which St. Joseph Bible is right for me?
Choose based on how and where you plan to read. Personal and compact editions are convenient for everyday use, while large- and giant-type editions prioritize readability. Family editions provide a substantial format for prayer, reflection, and sharing Scripture at home.
Are St. Joseph Edition Bibles durable?
Are St. Joseph Edition Bibles durable?
Yes. Catholic Book Publishing carefully reviews its Bibles for readability, materials, binding, finishing, and overall quality. St. Joseph Edition Bibles are also backed by a lifetime guarantee against manufacturing defects.
Personalize Your St. Joseph Edition Bible
Create a special gift with custom personalization for our St. Joseph Edition Bibles, prayer books, and more.
Our personalization process uses the same craftsmanship and attention to detail that we put into every book and Bible we publish.






