Promoting the welfare, community life, ministry and mission of priests and brothers.
Who We Are
CMSM is the national organization representing leaders of Catholic religious institutes for men, monasteries, and societies of apostolic life in the United States. CMSM is both a common voice for male religious and an advocate for their individual charisms.
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Items of Note: Justice & Peace Edition April 2024
Click here for Items of Note: Justice & Peace Edition from April 18, 2024, with the latest updates on justice, peace, and integrity of creation.
Items of Note: April 2024
As we move through the Gospel readings of the Easter season with the various appearances of the Risen Christ, we witness the joy of the disciples, but their confusion as well. He is risen, but
CMSM Staff Attends 2024 NACPA Convocation
Earlier this week, Executive Director Fr. Frank Donio, SAC, and Director of Operations Chris Pierno attended the National Association of Church Personnel Administrators (NACPA) Convocation in Kansas City, MO. The theme of the Convocation was
Upcoming Events
New Leader Workshop 2024
Join us for this year’s New Leader Workshop at Green Hill in Hyattsville, MD! Designed specifically for those new to leadership in their religious communities, this workshop will feature opportunities to explore some of the
Winter Leadership Gathering 2024
Join us for the 2024 Winter Leadership Gathering at the Holy Name Passionist Retreat Center in Houston, TX. We will gather from Tuesday, January 23 to Thursday, January 25, 2024 for a time of learning,
CMSM Webinar: Developments in Canon Law Affecting Safeguarding Ministry
Webinar: Developments in Canon Law Affecting Safeguarding Ministry | January 10 at 2:00 pm ET Over the past two years, Pope Francis has enacted significant reforms to canon law affecting safeguarding ministry. Join Dr. Susan