
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
CMSM Executive Committee Trip to Rome 2023
This week, the CMSM Executive Committee is in Rome to meet with dicasteries of the Holy See. During the meetings, the Executive Committee discusses the state of religious life in the United States, including the
2023 New Leader Workshop
Earlier this week, CMSM hosted its annual New Leader Workshop at Green Hill in Hyattsville, MD. This Workshop was designed specifically for those new to leadership in their religious communities. The Workshop featured opportunities to
2023 Winter Leadership Gathering
Earlier this week, CMSM hosted its annual Winter Leadership Gathering in Houston, TX. This was our first in-person Gathering since 2019, and it was a joy to be together for prayer, reflection, discussion, and fellowship.
Upcoming Events
CMSM Webinar: Religious Visa Overview with CLINIC
Webinar: Religious Visa Overview with CLINIC | April 20 at 1:00 pm ET Join CMSM for our upcoming webinar with CLINIC. Three attorneys from the CLINIC Religious Services Immigration team will present an overview webinar on
National Assembly 2023
Join us for this year's National Assembly in Kansas City, MO from August 1 to August 3, 2023! The theme of this year’s National Assembly is “We are the Body of Christ: Charism & Community.”
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