Items of Note: Justice & Peace Edition April 2025
Click here for Items of Note: Justice & Peace Edition from April 2025, with the latest updates on justice, peace, and integrity of creation.
CMSM Executive Director interviewed on Pope Francis’ passing
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
Statement on the Death of Pope Francis
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
Items of Note: April 2025
As we move toward Holy Week, it is a good time for us to consider our lives in relation to the Paschal Mystery. How do the contours of our community life reflect the life, death, and resurrection of Christ? The alignment of our lives as brothers in community is meant
CMSM Executive Committee Trip to Rome 2025
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 Spirit of Father Judge Award Reception hosted by Trinity Missions
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
National Assembly 2025
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
Items of Note: March 2025
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.
Items of Note: Justice & Peace Edition March 2025
Click here for Items of Note: Justice & Peace Edition from March 2025, with the latest updates on justice, peace, and integrity of creation.
CMSM Executive Director Presents at the American Abbots’ Workshop
In late February, Executive Director Fr. Frank Donio, SAC, presented at the annual North and Central American Abbots’ Workshop, which took place at St. Joseph Abbey in Louisiana. Fr. Frank presented on the state of religious life in the United States and best practices in vocational accompaniment. He also examined