The Conference of Major Superiors of Men (CMSM) was honored to participate in the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops Plenary Assembly in Baltimore this past week, a particularly significant moment of collaboration. CMSM also met with the two conferences of women religious — the Council of Major Superiors of
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. Frank Donio, SAC, Executive Director, Deacon Steven DeMartino, Director for Safeguarding Initiatives, and David Rohrer
In early August, members of the CMSM Executive Committee met with Sr. Simona Brambilla, Prefect of the Dicastery for Consecrated Life, and Dr. Daniela Leggio, Head of the Office for Promotion and Formation. This meeting was a valuable opportunity for CMSM to share the realities of male religious life in
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 a robust apparatus for prevention, protection, and response, adult misconduct remains an area where policy,
The 2025 National Assembly’s theme was “Rejoice in Hope: Solidarity and Fraternity.” This theme, inspired by the Jubilee year and the initiative of the Dicastery for Institutes of Consecrated Life and Societies of Apostolic Life (DICLSAL) for those in Consecrated Life to focus on reconciliation and peace, addressed a number
CMSM Executive Director, Fr. Frank Donio, SAC, was awarded the 2025 International Blessed Michael McGivney Medal during the 143rd Supreme Convention of the Knights of Columbus, which was held last week in Washington, DC. In the news release, the Knights of Columbus wrote, "As Council 9542’s chaplain, Fr. Donio has
During our National Assembly last week, we installed our new President, and new board members were elected to our board. Please join us in congratulating the newly elected: - Rt. Rev. James Herring, O. Praem., was installed as President - Very Rev. Christopher Fadok, OP, was elected Vice President -
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 Committee with Robert Francis Cardinal Prevost, O.S.A. (now Pope Leo XIV) following their meeting with
CMSM Executive Director, Fr. Frank Donio, S.A.C., was interviewed by Scripps News on the passing of Holy Father Pope Francis on Easter Monday. Fr. Frank spoke about the mourning of the global Church and the profound impact that Pope Francis had on the Catholic Church and the world. Fr. Frank
It is with great sorrow that the Conference of Major Superiors of Men mourns the passing of our Holy Father, Pope Francis. His life was a profound witness to the Gospel, marked by humility, compassion, and a deep commitment to the marginalized. Pope Francis was our first Jesuit pope; his
