As we move toward Holy Week, it is a good time for us to consider our lives in relation to the Paschal Mystery. How do the contours of our community life reflect the life, death, and resurrection of Christ? The alignment of our lives as brothers in community is meant
The CMSM Executive Committee spent a week in Rome meeting with dicasteries of the Holy See at the end of March. During the meetings, the Executive Committee discusses the state of religious life in the United States, including the many blessings and challenges. The CMSM Executive Committee is grateful for
The Conference of Major Superiors of Men was happy to support one of our member communities, the Missionary Servants of the Most Holy Trinity, at their annual reception and award presentation on March 25, 2025. This year, Mark Kennedy Shriver was the recipient of the Spirit of Father Judge Award
Register now for the National Assembly (July 21-24) in Baltimore, MD! At this year's Assembly, we will reflect on the many ways that leadership (and religious communities) enact solidarity and fraternity. The Assembly theme is inspired by the Jubilee theme—“pilgrims of hope”—and brings a renewed focus on the fraternal life
As we move more deeply into the Lenten season, how are we assisting our brothers in community in deepening their conversion in Christ? How are we doing that for ourselves? We know the usual practices of prayer, fasting, and almsgiving have as their end living life more deeply in Christ.
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In late February, Executive Director Fr. Frank Donio, SAC, presented at the annual North and Central American Abbots’ Workshop, which took place at St. Joseph Abbey in Louisiana. Fr. Frank presented on the state of religious life in the United States and best practices in vocational accompaniment. He also examined
Last week, the Opening Session of the Young Religious Leadership Development Program for the 2024-2025 cohort took place at the St. Paul of the Cross Retreat Center in Detroit, MI. National Office staff members, Fr. Frank Donio, SAC, Executive Director, and David Rohrer Budiash, Director of Programs, welcomed the cohort
Thank you to all those who participated in our National Assembly. Our time together was one of learning, discussion, fellowship, and prayer. We reflected on the theme, “Renewed in the Spirit: Changing Realities in Religious Life.” Our time with one another is a true gift. We differ in a variety
Click here for Items of Note: Justice & Peace Edition from July 22, 2024, with the latest updates on justice, peace, and integrity of creation.
