Items of Note: Justice & Peace Edition April 2024
Click here for Items of Note: Justice & Peace Edition from April 18, 2024, with the latest updates on justice, peace, and integrity of creation.
Click here for Items of Note: Justice & Peace Edition from April 18, 2024, with the latest updates on justice, peace, and integrity of creation.
As we move through the Gospel readings of the Easter season with the various appearances of the Risen Christ, we witness the joy of the disciples, but their confusion as well. He is risen, but what does that mean for them? Over time, they come to realize the meaning as
Earlier this week, Executive Director Fr. Frank Donio, SAC, and Director of Operations Chris Pierno attended the National Association of Church Personnel Administrators (NACPA) Convocation in Kansas City, MO. The theme of the Convocation was "Getting to the Heart of the Matter: Church HR in the Heartland of America." Fr.
While change is a part of life, few look for it. And yet, change occurs. We can either ignore it or attend to it. The changing realities of male religious life are many and varied. Each community has some differences, but as our CARA survey of major superiors showed several
Click here for Items of Note: Justice & Peace Edition from March 14, 2024, with the latest updates on justice, peace, and integrity of creation.
Leaders of religious communities need prayer. At first glance, that may seem obvious. Yet, so often, it goes by the wayside amid many challenges and commitments. Lent offers a time to review and reset our prayer life. One thing to consider is spiritual direction. Leaders who engage in regular spiritual
CMSM Board Member Fr. Aaron Wessman was recently quoted in an article from The Pillar about Religious Worker Visas. "Wessman told The Pillar that the visa backlog has been a major concern among religious superiors in the U.S 'As soon as the decision was made back in the spring of 2023,
Friday, February 2 marked the 28th World Day for Consecrated Life celebration on the Feast of the Presentation of the Lord. As is traditional, Pope Francis preached a homily on consecrated life, focusing on the theme of “waiting for God” and some obstacles to achieving this patience. More coverage of
In Catholic men’s religious orders, diversity brings new opportunities — and occasional friction Tuan Anh Nguyen's path to religious life began with a wager and a divine sign during a video game, reflecting a trend among aspirants towards diverse backgrounds and positive experiences in Catholic ministry. Aspiring Catholic religious, like
Click here for Items of Note: Justice & Peace Edition from January 25, 2024, with the latest updates on justice, peace, and integrity of creation.