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: November 2025
What are you grateful for? It is the time of year when we focus on such things. Amid many challenges and difficulties facing the world, the nations in which we serve, the Church, and our
Items of Note: Justice & Peace Edition October 2025
Click here for Items of Note: Justice & Peace Edition from October 2025, with the latest updates on justice, peace, and integrity of creation.
Items of Note: October 2025
What does your communal life of prayer, fraternity, and ministry look like? How often does the leadership team reflect on it in its meetings or the community as a whole? Many other items of concern
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,