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

In a secular age, some young Americans still choose religious life In the shifting landscape of declining institutional religious practice in the US, the number of Catholic sisters, priests, and brothers has significantly decreased over the past 50 years. Despite this decline, a consistent flow of millennial and Gen Z

Visa Rule Change Upends Placements for Foreign-Born Priests A recent visa rule change in the US has disrupted the path to permanent residency for non-resident religious workers, prompting a backlog that delays their green card process. This alteration, spurred by the immigration crisis, affects priests and religious workers, hindering their