# Bible for Catholics > Catholic Public Domain Version (CPDV) of the Holy Bible. (iPhone/iPad app by greg fairbrother.) - Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bible-for-catholics/id372987619 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`) - Developer: [greg fairbrother](https://appshunter.io/developer/372987622) - Category: Reference, Books - Price: Free with in-app purchases - Rating: 4.10/5 from 16 App Store ratings · 96 written reviews indexed - Age rating: 4+ - Requires: iOS 13.0 · 9 MB - Languages: American English - Released: 2010-05-31 - Data updated: 2026-08-25 - Monetization: free with in-app purchases - User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bible-for-catholics/id372987619/reviews.md ## What is Bible for Catholics? This is the Catholic Public Domain Version (CPDV) of the Holy Bible. It is not the New American Bible(NAB) and thus some parts will be slightly different than the NAB such as the Psalms numbering. The CPDV bible is available online at www.sacredbible.org where you can compare the Psalms numbering. THIS TRANSLATION IS NOT APPROVED BY THE CATHOLIC CHURCH. If you would like an approved version of a Catholic Bible please search on my other bible apps "Catholic New American Bible Revised Edition" or "Catholic All-In-1". The Catholic Public Domain Version of the Bible is a translation of the Sacred Bible, Sixtus V and Clement VIII Latin Vulgate edition. The 1914 Hetzenauer edition of the Vulgate was the main source text. Several other Latin editions were consulted including the 1861 Vercellone edition, the 1822 - 1824 Leander van Ess edition (which compares the 1590, 1592, 1593, 1598 editions of the Sixtus V and Clement VIII editions), and the modern-day Tweedale Edition (London, 2005). The Challoner Douay-Rheims Version of the Bible was used as a guide in translating the Latin text into English. The original Rheims Douai Bible was also frequently consulted. The sole translator and editor of the Catholic Public Domain Version is Ronald L. Conte Jr. Ron relied on God's Providence and Grace in translating and editing the Sacred Bible. Ron also used various reference texts, in print and in electronic form. Since the Latin editions of the Bible used in this translation are in the public domain, as the sole translator and editor of the Catholic Public Domain Version of the Sacred Bible, I(Ron)hereby place the Catholic Public Domain Version of the Sacred Bible in the public domain in perpetuity. Table of Contents Old Testament Genesis Exodus Leviticus Numbers Deuteronomy Joshua Judges Ruth 1 Samuel 2 Samuel 1 Kings 2 Kings 1 Chronicles 2 Chronicles Ezra Nehemiah Tobit Judith Esther Job Psalms Proverbs Ecclesiastes Song of Songs Wisdom Sirach Isaiah Jeremiah Lamentations Baruch Ezekiel Daniel Hosea Joel Amos Obadiah Jonah Micah Nahum Habakkuk Zephaniah Haggai Zechariah Malachi 1 Maccabees 2 Maccabees New Testament Matthew Mark Luke John Acts of the Apostles Romans 1 Corinthians 2 Corinthians Galatians Ephesians Philippians Colossians 1 Thessalonians 2 Thessalonians 1 Timothy 2 Timothy Titus Philemon Hebrews James 1 Peter 2 Peter 1 John 2 John 3 John Jude Revelation ## Key features - Catholic Public Domain Version (CPDV) - Based on Latin Vulgate - Public domain translation - Full Old and New Testament - Comparison with NAB Psalms numbering ## Pricing and in-app purchases Base price: Free. **One-time purchases** | Purchase | Price | Type | | --- | --- | --- | | Remove Ads | $0.99 | one-time | ## Recent user reviews (10 of 96) All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bible-for-catholics/id372987619/reviews.md ### 1/5 — Bugs not fixed after so many years *2021-12-13, version 22.1* I purchased a Bible version on this apps for a long time & using it daily for my spiritual journey. It was good until the recent few years there’s this bug that I had been reporting to developer frequently. But till todate this issue has not been eradicated.. the daily plan just doesn’t show up even when I had enabled the daily plan button.. it is frustrating to have to be facing this so frequently & that the developer is not very responsive & it takes a long time & few chasers reports before I see that issue is “temporary” resolved. And then again some day it just disappears again. I am sure the developer can do better than this. ### 3/5 — Display issues on Xs Max *2019-11-01* The last book in both the old and New Testament lists are below the bottom of the device screen. ### 3/5 — Revelations *2019-07-27* Cannot get to revelations to open It just bounce back up ### 4/5 — Nice app *2019-05-09* Nice Catholic Bible app, but it would be much better if it has search function. ### 1/5 — Annoying ads *2017-04-20, version 4.0* I am so disappointed that my peaceful prayer time is interrupted with banner ads for the Book of Mormon while I read my CATHOLIC Bible! :( ### 3/5 — Not the best *2016-11-09, version 4.0* I don't like that I can't bookmark anything. It is a good read but you can't save anything to some back to later. ### 1/5 — New Version with In-App Purchases *2016-08-24, version 4.0* I really do not like the new version with the In App ads at the bottom as makes it irritating to read and derails me from reading the bible. Considering that it is the Bible surely we could have more respect than concentrate on the money aspect which seems to me a lack of respect for a Bible app to have ads running in it! ### 1/5 — App Support *2016-05-30* I purchased the Catholic Bible for $9.99, and then later paid the .99 to have the adds removed; however I still get the adds. When I click on App Support, what I get is the developer's Site but no way to submit a request for support. Am I missing something? Would appreciate it if this issue is fixed before he goes fishing again. At this time, I am only giving it a one star and will revise it when & if my issue is fixed. This is the BIBLE.....geez! ### 1/5 — Confused *2016-03-12, version 3.5* Why does it say Catholic Bible when it is not approved by the Catholic Church? ### 5/5 — Good Stuff! *2016-03-03, version 3.5* Thanks Greg for this helpful app! ## Frequently asked questions about Bible for Catholics ### What is the Catholic Public Domain Version (CPDV) of the Bible? The Catholic Public Domain Version (CPDV) is a translation of the Holy Bible based on the Sixtus V and Clement VIII Latin Vulgate edition. It was translated and edited by Ronald L. Conte Jr. and is placed in the public domain. ### How does this version differ from the New American Bible (NAB)? This translation is not the New American Bible (NAB), and therefore, some parts, such as the Psalms numbering, will be slightly different. You can compare the Psalms numbering with the CPDV online at www.sacredbible.org. ### Is this translation approved by the Catholic Church? No, this specific translation, the Catholic Public Domain Version (CPDV), is NOT approved by the Catholic Church. For approved versions, the developer suggests searching for their other apps like 'Catholic New American Bible Revised Edition' or 'Catholic All-In-1'. ### What is the source text for this translation? The primary source text for the CPDV is the 1914 Hetzenauer edition of the Vulgate. Several other Latin editions were consulted, including the 1861 Vercellone edition and the 1822-1824 Leander van Ess edition. The Challoner Douay-Rheims Version was used as a guide for the English translation. ### Is this app free to use? The application is available for free, but it does contain advertisements and may offer in-app purchases. ## Version history (last 5 releases) ### 25.2 — 2025-08-03 couple of fixes ### 25.1 — 2024-12-06 a couple of fixes. ### 24.2 — 2024-05-28 A couple of minor changes. ### 24.1 — 2023-12-19 couple of fixes ### 23.2 — 2023-07-15 Couple of fixes. ## Apps similar to Bible for Catholics | App | Rating | Price | Category | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | [Verbum Catholic Bible Study](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/verbum-catholic-bible-study/id571019685) | 4.8 (3,899) | Free | Reference | | [#Bible - Verse of the Day](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bible-verse-of-the-day/id1255711035) | 4.9 (385,296) | Free | Reference | | [Bible](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bible/id282935706) | 4.9 (13,658,148) | Free | Reference | | [Ascension: Catholic Bible](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ascension-catholic-bible/id1660909501) | 4.9 (89,515) | Free | Reference | | [Amen: Catholic Bible & Prayers](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/amen-catholic-bible-and-prayers/id1573298413) | 4.9 (45,321) | Free | Reference | | [The Holy Catholic Bible](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-holy-catholic-bible/id1474977624) | 4.7 (3,868) | Free | Reference | ## More apps by greg fairbrother - [Catholic New American Bible RE](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/catholic-new-american-bible-re/id423443665) - [Catholic All-In-1](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/catholic-all-in-1/id541418161) All apps by greg fairbrother: https://appshunter.io/developer/372987622 ## Related topics [catholic bible psalms](https://appshunter.io/ios/topics/catholic-bible-psalms) · [the catholic bible app free spanish](https://appshunter.io/ios/topics/the-catholic-bible-app-free-spanish) · [catholic bible readings](https://appshunter.io/ios/topics/catholic-bible-readings) · [catholic bible storybook](https://appshunter.io/ios/topics/catholic-bible-storybook) · [roman catholic bible holy](https://appshunter.io/ios/topics/roman-catholic-bible-holy) · [imissal catholic bible](https://appshunter.io/ios/topics/imissal-catholic-bible) --- *Data collected daily from the US App Store and indexed by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/). 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