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
The CMSM Executive Committee spent a week in Rome meeting with dicasteries of the Holy See at the end of March. During the meetings, the Executive Committee discusses the state of religious life in the United States, including the many blessings and challenges. The CMSM Executive Committee is grateful for
The Conference of Major Superiors of Men was happy to support one of our member communities, the Missionary Servants of the Most Holy Trinity, at their annual reception and award presentation on March 25, 2025. This year, Mark Kennedy Shriver was the recipient of the Spirit of Father Judge Award
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 inspired by the Jubilee theme—“pilgrims of hope”—and brings a renewed focus on the fraternal life
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 most pressing concerns leaders of religious communities deal with. Join us for overviews on safeguarding,
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 individualism, community life in a small community, and negative external influences on community life, fostering
As we move more deeply into the Lenten season, how are we assisting our brothers in community in deepening their conversion in Christ? How are we doing that for ourselves? We know the usual practices of prayer, fasting, and almsgiving have as their end living life more deeply in Christ.
“Goodness, together with love, justice and solidarity, are not achieved once and for all; they have to be realized each day. It is not possible to settle for what was achieved in the past and complacently enjoy it, as if we could somehow disregard the fact that many of our
