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
Young Religious Opening Session – September 2025
This week, the Opening Session of the Young Religious Leadership Development Program for the 2025-2026 cohort took place at the St. Paul of the Cross Retreat Center in Detroit, MI. National Office staff members, Fr.
Safeguarding Ministry Conference 2025
Join us for the Safeguarding Ministry Conference as we focus on the continuum of safeguarding ministry — and be sure to secure your spot soon, as space is limited. While the abuse of children has
National Assembly 2025
Register now for the National Assembly (July 21-24) in Baltimore, MD! At this year's Assembly, we will reflect on the many ways that leadership (and religious communities) enact solidarity and fraternity. The Assembly theme is