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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Items of Note: May 2025
In the hope of the Resurrection of Christ, we are grateful for the life of Pope Francis, our Jesuit brother, and rejoice in the election of our Augustinian brother, Pope Leo XIV. Both served as
Habemus Papam — Pope Leo XIV
The Conference of Major Superiors of Men would like to sincerely congratulate Cardinal Robert Prevost, our new Pope—Pope Leo XIV. May the Lord bless our brother religious as he begins his pontificate. The CMSM Executive
Items of Note: Justice & Peace Edition April 2025
Click here for Items of Note: Justice & Peace Edition from April 2025, with the latest updates on justice, peace, and integrity of creation.
Upcoming Events
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
New Leader Workshop 2025
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 2025
Join us for this year’s Winter Leadership Gathering at the Holy Name Passionist Retreat Center in Houston, TX! This year, the Gathering will focus on the theme of community life. The case studies will address