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
Religious Worker Visa Update – January 2026
Religious Worker Visa Update The U.S. Department of Homeland Security has issued a new interim final rule aimed at easing lengthy delays for thousands of foreign religious workers and the communities they serve. Effective immediately,
CMSM to receive $250K from Catholic University $7.1M Lilly Grant
CMSM to receive $250K from Catholic University $7.1M Lilly Grant The Catholic University of America’ School of Theology and Religious Studies has received a grant of over $7.1 million from Lilly Endowment Inc. to institute
Items of Note: Justice & Peace Edition December 2025
Click here for Items of Note: Justice & Peace Edition from December 2025, with the latest updates on justice, peace, and integrity of creation.
Upcoming Events
National Assembly 2024
Join us for this year's National Assembly in Atlanta, GA from July 29 – August 1, 2024! The theme focuses on the significant changes that are affecting religious life and draws on the long-standing practice
2024 Safeguarding Ministry Conference
October 14-18, 2024 we host our annual Safeguarding Ministry Conference at the Bethany Center in Lutz, FL. It is a fruitful time of learning, collaboration, and reflection. May we continue to pray for all who
CMSM Webinar: Best Practices in Integral Ecology: Three Examples
Webinar: Best Practices in Integral Ecology: Three Examples | May 21 at 2:00 pm ET “Best Practices in Integral Ecology: Three Examples,” on Tuesday, May 21 at 2:00 pm ET. The webinar will discuss the