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
New Leadership Workshop 2024
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 2024
Join us for the 2024 Winter Leadership Gathering at the Holy Name Passionist Retreat Center in Houston, TX. We will gather from Tuesday, January 23 to Thursday, January 25, 2024 for a time of learning,
CMSM Webinar: Polarization in Our Communities and Ministries
Webinar: Polarization in Our Communities and Ministries | November 14 at 2:00 pm ET Join us for a discussion of polarization in our religious communities and ministries. Fr. Aaron Wessman, GHM, whose book The Church’s Mission
Upcoming Events
New Leadership Workshop 2024
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 2024
Join us for the 2024 Winter Leadership Gathering at the Holy Name Passionist Retreat Center in Houston, TX. We will gather from Tuesday, January 23 to Thursday, January 25, 2024 for a time of learning,
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