Earlier this week, CMSM hosted its annual New Leader Workshop at Green Hill in Hyattsville, MD. This Workshop was designed specifically for those new to leadership in their religious communities. The Workshop featured opportunities to explore some of the most pressing concerns leaders of religious communities deal with. The topics
Join us for this year's National Assembly in Kansas City, MO from August 1 to August 3, 2023! The theme of this year’s National Assembly is “We are the Body of Christ: Charism & Community.” We are looking forward to delving into the complex nature of both charism and community and their impact on
Earlier this week, CMSM hosted its annual Winter Leadership Gathering in Houston, TX. This was our first in-person Gathering since 2019, and it was a joy to be together for prayer, reflection, discussion, and fellowship. This year’s Gathering used a case study model to discuss common leadership issues, such as
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 most pressing concerns leaders deal with. Join us for overviews on safeguarding, formation, finance, personnel,
Join us for the 2023 Winter Leadership Gathering at the Holy Name Passionist Retreat Center in Houston, TX. We will gather from Monday, January 23 to Wednesday, January 25, 2023 for a time of learning, fraternity, and reflection. This year’s gathering will feature deep conversation around a variety of leadership
Last week, CMSM Executive Director, Fr. Frank Donio, SAC, and President, Fr. Jeffrey Kirch, CPPS, were in Rome to meet with religious conferences from around the world at the request of the Dicastery for Institutes of Consecrated Life and Societies of Apostolic Life. The meetings discussed vocations, continuance, and governance.
Click here for Items of Note: Justice & Peace Edition from December 16, 2022, with the latest updates on justice, peace, and integrity of creation.
As we celebrate the Solemnity of the Immaculate Conception today and continue our Advent pilgrimage, we have an opportunity to reflect on what Christ prepared us to do. As religious, we freely gave ourselves to Him. First, though, he invited us. Christ prepared us with His grace, and we responded.
Click here for the JP Alert from November 21, 2022, with the latest updates from justice, peace, and integrity of creation.
Leading a religious community is a daunting task. It is also a blessed one. Being chosen by one’s brothers to lead is a call to spiritual fortitude, patient endurance, compassionate care, and co-responsible decision-making. We may innately or through experience be able to do some of these things well. Ongoing
