For a leader of a religious community, each day offers a new set of challenges. Some of these can be addressed quickly, while others will take time, patience, and more than a little bit of prayer. Sometimes we might thrive on tackling issues. At other times, we may find it
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On Monday, June 13, 2022 CMSM Executive Director, Fr. Frank Donio, SAC, gave the opening keynote address at the Missionaries of the Precious Blood Provincial Assembly. This Provincial Assembly marks the newly created United States Province of the Missionaries of the Precious Blood. Fr. Frank's address was titled, "Holy Works
From the Executive Director With so many tragic events in our nation and world, it can be difficult to live in hope. Yet, that is exactly what we are called to do, especially in these days following Pentecost. Our hope is based on the belief that everything is not on
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From the Executive Director During this part of the Easter season, we find the community of disciples in the Upper Room and elsewhere experiencing appearances of the Risen Christ. They are coming closer to being sent on mission. Before that happens, though, they deepen their encounter with Jesus in a
On Tuesday, May 3, in Albuquerque, New Mexico at the 51st Annual National Association of Church Personnel Administrators (NACPA) Convocation, Executive Director, Fr. Frank Donio, SAC received the 2022 Leadership Award. This award was given by the Board of Directors of NACPA. The NACPA Leadership Award recognizes a current member,
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From the Executive Director Hope Lives! Christ is Risen, Alleluia, Alleluia! In the midst of the Octave of Easter, we at CMSM wish you, Blessed Easter! If you find this greeting effusive, it is meant to be. We place our hope not in ourselves, but in the Risen One. Leaders
From the Executive Director Crises can cause unity. When a tragedy occurs, it is often a time when there is greater unity in a religious community. We see flashes of it at the moment, as many unite with brothers and sisters in Ukraine. Crises pass, though, “life moves on,” and
