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.
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Fr. Aaron Wessman quoted about Religious Worker Visas
CMSM Board Member Fr. Aaron Wessman was recently quoted in an article from The Pillar about Religious Worker Visas. "Wessman told The Pillar that the visa backlog has been a major concern among religious superiors in
World Day for Consecrated Life and 2025 Jubilee for Consecrated Life
Friday, February 2 marked the 28th World Day for Consecrated Life celebration on the Feast of the Presentation of the Lord. As is traditional, Pope Francis preached a homily on consecrated life, focusing on the
In Catholic men’s religious orders, diversity brings new opportunities — and occasional friction
In Catholic men’s religious orders, diversity brings new opportunities — and occasional friction Tuan Anh Nguyen's path to religious life began with a wager and a divine sign during a video game, reflecting a trend