CMSM Pre-Assembly 2026
Hyatt Regency Phoenix | July 20, 2026

Adult misconduct has emerged as the most pressing safeguarding challenge facing men’s religious communities today. This day-long Pre-Assembly offers an opportunity to engage with best practices for preventing adult misconduct, safeguarding vulnerable persons, and responding effectively when adult misconduct occurs.

The day will include facilitated dialogue with fellow leaders in male religious life, breakout sessions focused on key dimensions of adult misconduct, and presentation and discussion of CMSM’s new adult misconduct resource. This resource is designed to support major superiors with practical, wide-ranging suggestions for addressing adult misconduct with clarity, care, and accountability.

Pre-Assembly: Monday, July 20

Adult Misconduct: Best Practices in Prevention, Protection, and Response

Learn more about the Pre-Assembly

National Assembly: Tuesday, July 21 – Thursday, July 23

One in Christ: Communal Life Today

Post-Assembly: Thursday, July 23 (half-day program)

Review Boards: Current Challenges and Responses

Learn more about the Post Assembly

Registration Details

Register now for the 2026 Assembly!
- We have partnered with our conference management team, Nix Conference & Meeting Management (Nix), to streamline registration this year. This year, you only need to complete one registration form to both register for the Assembly and book your hotel room.
  - If you need assistance with your registration, you can contact Nix or Greta David.
  - For changes to your reservation, you can use the modification link in your registration confirmation email. Nix will be notified of any changes made. For cancellations, please email registrar@nixmeetings.com or call 314-645-1455.
  - We kindly request that you do not contact the hotel directly for reservations.
- Register here.
- Assembly Registration closes on Monday, June 15, 2026, at 5:00 pm ET.

Schedule

9:00 am: Introduction & Welcome – Fr. Frank Donio, SAC and Dcn. Steven DeMartino
9:10 am: Mapping Adult Misconduct – Dcn. Steven DeMartino
- An overview of the terms, scope, and context of adult misconduct in male religious life today.
9:30 am: Facilitated Conversation on Adult Misconduct
- An opportunity for leaders to engage with each other on the current reality of adult misconduct in their communities and the resources they are looking for to address these issues.
10:30 am: Break
10:45 am: Breakouts – Canon law, Clinical Perspectives, Restoration of Ministry, Formation
- In the morning and afternoon, four breakout options will be available:
  - Canon Law – Amy Jill Strickland
  - Clinical Perspectives- Presenter coming soon!
  - Restoration of Ministry – Kristin Austin
  - Formation – Presenter coming soon!
12:00 pm: Lunch

1:00 pm: Breakouts (repeat) – Canon law, Clinical Perspectives, Restoration of Ministry, Formation
2:15 pm: Break
2:30 pm: Next Steps and Introducing the Adult Misconduct Resource
- An opportunity to discuss what resources and training are needed for CMSM communities to be able to better address adult misconduct, and the introduction of the new Adult Misconduct Resource, a series of best practices and suggestions for major superiors as they navigate adult misconduct
4:00 pm: Conclude

Are you having additional members of your council join you at the National Assembly? If so, their registration is discounted by $100. More details are available below!

Standard Pricing (April 14 – June 15, 2026)

First Attendee:
- $775
- This rate is available through Monday, June 15, 2026
Additional Attendee:
- $675 ($100 off)
- This rate is available through Monday, June 15, 2026
Pre-Assembly: $140
Post-Assembly: $110

We encourage you to come to the Assembly with members of your council. For this reason, we have discounted registration for additional attendees from each community.

Logistics

Lodging:

Lodging has been arranged at the Hyatt Regency Phoenix (122 N. Second Street, Phoenix, AZ 85004). The rate for a double/single occupancy room is $135.00 plus tax (Currently 17%). Please note taxes are subject to change. Click here to register for the Assembly and book your hotel room.

Hotel check-in: 4:00 pm MT
Hotel check-out: 11:00 am MT

The hotel will honor sleeping room cancellations received 48 hours prior to arrival. Cancellations after this time will be subject to a charge of one night room and tax.

Arrival/Departure:

Arrival: If you are not attending the Pre-Assembly on Monday, July 20, we recommend arriving anytime after 4:00 pm MT on Monday. There is a Welcome Reception at 5:30 pm on Monday, July 20. The Assembly programming will begin at 8:00 am MT on Tuesday, July 21.
Departure: Assembly programming will conclude after lunch (at 1:00 pm MT) on Thursday, July 23. The Post-Assembly will take place directly after lunch on Thursday, July 23, and conclude at 5:00 pm MT.

Airport: Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport (PHX)

Ground Transportation:

There are many options to get from PHX to the Hyatt Regency Phoenix:
- Valley Metro Rail
  - The hotel is a 5-minute walk from the 3rd/St. Washington Station. Use the online trip planner to plan your trip!
- Taxis
- Ride-sharing
- Rental cars
- Shuttles (the hotel does not offer a free shuttle from the airport, but there are other shuttle services available)
Please click here for details.

Parking at the Hotel: At the Hyatt, self-parking is available for a daily rate of $36.

Letters of Suitability: Mass will be celebrated daily. All priests are invited to concelebrate. If you would like to concelebrate, you will need to provide a letter of good standing. It can be emailed to Greta David at gdavid@cmsm.org. It should be addressed to Most Reverend John P. Dolan.

We look forward to seeing you in Phoenix, AZ! If you have any logistical questions about the Assembly, please contact Greta David, Director of Communications, at gdavid@cmsm.org or (240) 394-1851.

Speakers

Speaker details will be updated soon.