In the hope of the Resurrection of Christ, we are grateful for the life of Pope Francis, our Jesuit brother, and rejoice in the election of our Augustinian brother, Pope Leo XIV. Both served as provincials of their respective provinces and Pope Leo served as Prior General of the Augustinians.
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
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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
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
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
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.
