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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Events
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Latest News
Items of Note: Justice & Peace Edition January 2026
Click here for Items of Note: Justice & Peace Edition from January 2026, with the latest updates on justice, peace, and integrity of creation.
Items of Note: January 2026
With the conclusion of the Christmas season, we enter liturgically into a brief few weeks of Ordinary Time. We also began a new calendar year. This time of year, we have an opportunity to reflect
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,
Upcoming Events
CMSM Webinar: Developments in Canon Law Affecting Safeguarding Ministry
Webinar: Developments in Canon Law Affecting Safeguarding Ministry | January 10 at 2:00 pm ET Over the past two years, Pope Francis has enacted significant reforms to canon law affecting safeguarding ministry. Join Dr. Susan
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,