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.
Latest News
Items of Note: Justice & Peace Edition January 2024
Click here for Items of Note: Justice & Peace Edition from January 25, 2024, with the latest updates on justice, peace, and integrity of creation.
In a secular age, some young Americans still choose religious life
In a secular age, some young Americans still choose religious life In the shifting landscape of declining institutional religious practice in the US, the number of Catholic sisters, priests, and brothers has significantly decreased over
Article on Religious Visas quotes CMSM Executive Director
Visa Rule Change Upends Placements for Foreign-Born Priests A recent visa rule change in the US has disrupted the path to permanent residency for non-resident religious workers, prompting a backlog that delays their green card
Upcoming Events
New Leader Workshop 2023
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
Winter Leadership Gathering 2023
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,