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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Communities
US provinces, monasteries and abbeysCommunities
Click here for a complete list of men’s religious communities in the United States.
News
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Events
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We offer events for members and their collaborators.
Latest News
Items of Note: Justice & Peace Edition October 2026
Click here for Items of Note: Justice & Peace Edition from October 2026, with the latest updates on justice, peace, and integrity of creation.
Items of Note: October 2026
Over the last twenty-five years, most religious communities of men in the United States developed very significant protocols and formation in the safeguarding of minors. There continues to be more work to do. Today, though,
Items of Note: Justice & Peace Edition September 2026
Click here for Items of Note: Justice & Peace Edition from September 2026, with the latest updates on justice, peace, and integrity of creation.
Upcoming Events
National Assembly 2026
Register now for the 2026 National Assembly! Hyatt Regency Phoenix | July 20-23, 2026 This year’s National Assembly will delve into the theme “One in Christ: Communal Life Today,” inviting members to reflect deeply on
Young Religious Opening Session – September 2025
This week, the Opening Session of the Young Religious Leadership Development Program for the 2025-2026 cohort took place at the St. Paul of the Cross Retreat Center in Detroit, MI. National Office staff members, Fr.
Safeguarding Ministry Conference 2025
Join us for the Safeguarding Ministry Conference as we focus on the continuum of safeguarding ministry — and be sure to secure your spot soon, as space is limited. While the abuse of children has