Assembly Overview
Overview
The theme of this year’s National Assembly is “We are the Body of Christ: Charism & Community.” We are looking forward to delving into the complex nature of both charism and community and their impact on male religious communities.
We are excited to welcome Dr. Susan Timoney back to the National Assembly this year as our Facilitator.
Daily Breakdown
- Monday, July 31
- Pre-Assembly – New Frontiers in Safeguarding
- Tuesday, August 1
- Presidential Address
- Fr. Jeffrey Kirch, CPPS, CMSM President
- Presentation: CARA/CMSM survey findings
- Fr. Tom Gaunt, SJ, Executive Director of CARA
- Plenary Session: Living the Fullness of Charism
- Br. Daryl Moresco, O. Carm., Fr. David Munoz, OMI, Fr. Josh Warshak, OSST, and Fr. Alex Rubio MSpS
- Presidential Address
- Wednesday, August 2
- Plenary Session: Perseverance & Community Life
- Fr. Aaron Wessman, GHM, Fr. Quinn Connors, O. Carm.
- Plenary Session: Interculturality
- Fr. Allan Figueroa Deck, SJ
- Plenary Session: Perseverance & Community Life
- Thursday, August 3
- Morning –
- Plenary Session: Intergenerationality
- Fr. James Herring, O. Praem., Bro. Sean Moffett, CFC, Fr. Marion Nguyen, OSB
- Assembly Synthesis
- Plenary Session: Intergenerationality
- Afternoon –
- Post-Assembly – Managing Communal Commitments: Models & Mergers
- Morning –
Schedule
Logistics
Lodging:
Lodging has been arranged at the InterContinental Kansas City at the Plaza. Click here for the CMSM booking link, we have a special room rate of $133. When you input the dates of the Assembly, the special rate will be automatically applied.
- Hotel check-in: 4:00 pm CT
- Hotel check-out: 11:00 am CT
Arrival/Departure:
- Arrival: If you are not attending the Pre-Assembly on Monday, July 31, we reccomend arriving anytime after 4:00 pm CT on Monday, July 31. The Assembly programming will begin at 8:00 am on Tuesday, August 1.
- Departure: Assembly programming will conclude after lunch (at 1:00 pm CT) on Thursday, August 3. The Post-Assembly will take place directly after lunch on Thursday, August 3 and conclude at 5:00 pm CT.
Airport:
Rental Cars:
- There are 11 companies onsite at the airport.
- For more details, visit the airport website.
Shuttles, Vans, Taxis:
- 1st Shuttle Service: 816-868-0202
- 5 Guys Transportation: 816-891-9999
- Abe’s Transportation: 816-349-5393
- There are many more options here.
Ubers & Lyfts: Ubers and Lyfts are available, follow the signage at the airport.
Parking at the Hotel: At the InterContinental, self-parking is available for a daily rate of $20.
We look forward to seeing you in Kansas City, MO! If you have any logistical questions about the Assembly, please contact Greta David, Director of Communications, at gdavid@cmsm.org or (240) 394-1851.
Sponsors
Thank you to our sponsors who help make this National Assembly possible! Please click on the logos below to learn more about this year’s sponsors.
Sponsors are added to the website as they are confirmed.
We welcome inquiries from organizations that offer services and programs that meet members’ needs. If you are interested, please send your information, including a link to your website and brief information about the services you provide, to Chris Pierno.