Items of Note: Justice & Peace Edition May 2022
Click here for the JP Alert from May 26, 2022, with the latest updates from justice, peace, and integrity of creation.
Items of Note: May 2022
From the Executive Director During this part of the Easter season, we find the community of disciples in the Upper Room and elsewhere experiencing appearances of the Risen Christ. They are coming closer to being sent on mission. Before that happens, though, they deepen their encounter with Jesus in a
CMSM Resource: Supporting Male Religious in a Post-Pandemic Reality
For the past two years, the pandemic has caused immense pain and uncertainty. Lives were abruptly upended without any sense of when they would return to normal. Our struggles have been present in our own religious communities, in our ministries, and to all whom we serve. Despite all this, we
NACPA Leadership Award 2022
On Tuesday, May 3, in Albuquerque, New Mexico at the 51st Annual National Association of Church Personnel Administrators (NACPA) Convocation, Executive Director, Fr. Frank Donio, SAC received the 2022 Leadership Award. This award was given by the Board of Directors of NACPA. The NACPA Leadership Award recognizes a current member,
Items of Note: Justice & Peace Edition April 2022
Click here for the JP Alert from April 28, 2022, with the latest updates from justice, peace, and integrity of creation.
Items of Note: April 2022
From the Executive Director Hope Lives! Christ is Risen, Alleluia, Alleluia! In the midst of the Octave of Easter, we at CMSM wish you, Blessed Easter! If you find this greeting effusive, it is meant to be. We place our hope not in ourselves, but in the Risen One. Leaders
Items of Note: March 2022
From the Executive Director Crises can cause unity. When a tragedy occurs, it is often a time when there is greater unity in a religious community. We see flashes of it at the moment, as many unite with brothers and sisters in Ukraine. Crises pass, though, “life moves on,” and
Religious Brothers Day – May 1, 2022
On May 1, the Church celebrates Religious Brothers Day, honoring the vocation of brother. CMSM has several resources for Religious Brothers Day, including a guide for celebrating the day (in English, Spanish, and Italian), prayer cards, prayer services, and others. Visit the website to access the resources.
Northern California Young Religious Day of Reflection – May 21, 2022
Vowed Religious Men (who have made final vows 10 years or less) are invited for a day of fellowship and prayer, in collaboration with The Conference of Major Superiors of Men. Join to meet other young religious men in our region at Santa Clara University to reflect on our ministry
Items of Note: Justice & Peace Edition March 2022
Click here for the JP Alert from March 24, 2022, with the latest updates from justice, peace, and integrity of creation. The text for the Act of Consecration referenced in the email can be found here.