Pope Leo’s Election Anniversary
The Conference of Major Superiors of Men joyfully joins the Church in congratulating Pope Leo XIV, our brother religious and a former CMSM member, on the first anniversary of his election to the papacy.
Religious Worker Visa Update – January 2026
Religious Worker Visa Update The U.S. Department of Homeland Security has issued a new interim final rule aimed at easing lengthy delays for thousands of foreign religious workers and the communities they serve. Effective immediately, the rule removes the previous requirement that R-1 religious workers who have reached the five-year
CMSM to receive $250K from Catholic University $7.1M Lilly Grant
CMSM to receive $250K from Catholic University $7.1M Lilly Grant The Catholic University of America’ School of Theology and Religious Studies has received a grant of over $7.1 million from Lilly Endowment Inc. to institute a new program that will strengthen the practical leadership skills of current and new priests,
USCCB Plenary Assembly 2025
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
Young Religious Opening Session – September 2025
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
Meeting with Sr. Simona Brambilla and U.S. conferences
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
Safeguarding Ministry Conference 2025
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,
CMSM Statement on Immigration
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
Executive Director awarded the International Blessed Michael McGivney Medal
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
New CMSM President & Board Members
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 -