Promoting the welfare, community life, ministry and mission of priests and brothers.
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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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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
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
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