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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.

FAQs

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FAQs

We answer frequently asked questions about Religious Life

Communities

US provinces, monasteries and abbeys

Communities

Click here for a complete list of men’s religious communities in the United States.

News

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News

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Events

CMSM events and registration

Events

We offer events for members and their collaborators.

Latest News

World Day for Consecrated Life and 2025 Jubilee for Consecrated Life

February 2, 2024|

Friday, February 2 marked the 28th World Day for Consecrated Life celebration on the Feast of the Presentation of the Lord. As is traditional, Pope Francis preached a homily on consecrated life, focusing on the

In Catholic men’s religious orders, diversity brings new opportunities — and occasional friction

February 2, 2024|

In Catholic men’s religious orders, diversity brings new opportunities — and occasional friction Tuan Anh Nguyen's path to religious life began with a wager and a divine sign during a video game, reflecting a trend

Upcoming Events

CMSM Webinar: Developments in Canon Law Affecting Safeguarding Ministry

November 14, 2023|

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

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