Columban Fr. Chris Saenz shares his experiences abroad as a missionary and in a new role of director for the U.S. region. This month's reflection focuses on the Living Bread of the Eucharist, and the explores the unique role missionary communities could play during the current Eucharistic Revival.
As our implementation committee gets to work, we're committed to updating the website with news for our members about how we will live our new mission statement: USCMA is a community of faith leaders engaged in networking, formation, and advocacy for God’s mission.
The Parish Twinning Program of the Americas is holding its national conference in Nashville, TN. The conference begins on Friday, August 26th, at 12:30 pm and concludes on Sunday, August 28th, at noon. Featured speakers include Msgr. Raymond East, Gandy Thomas, Kim Lamberty, Bruce Compton, Chuck Dietzen, Cardinal Oscar Rodriquez Maradiaga, Bishop Mark Spalding, Sr. Larraine Lauter, Don McCrabb, and Kelli Nelson. Cost is $300 for the conference - click to learn more and get the registration link.
Our executive director reflects on Pentecost and invites your participation and support in the work of building a missionary Church. An excerpt: "Every disciple is a missionary, someone who leads others to Jesus through the witness of their lives, compassionate service, the conviction of their words, deep listening and respectful dialogue, sincere prayer and worship, nobility of culture, work for justice and passion for reconciliation."
Read Sr. Nancy Schramm's invitation to our Pentecost Gathering and learn about the new leadership team for the Maryknoll sisters. Contact our office if you'd like to receive the newsletter via email.
All faith leaders are encouraged to pray for the missions – especially for those missions, and missionaries, they may lead in some way. Reach out for a special resource!
Our May newsletter offers an inspiring mission leadership story about Fr. Lance Nadeau, MM, and a reflection on Easter Encounters with the Risen Lord. Make sure you are receiving our emails and reach out to the office so we can help.
Subscribe to our channel for the latest webinars, including our April conversation with Dr. Hunter Farrell about his book, Freeing Congregational Mission.
Both our webinars with Fr. Tony Gittins, CSSp, are now available! Mission leaders are encouraged to watch and share these invaluable insights with your teams.
This month, we witness the changing mission of the Victory Noll sisters and reflect on how we can join God's mission and seek unity through virtue. Get the latest happenings - and make sure we have your best email to stay in the loop.
St. Joseph was a missionary. To learn about the "missions" of Saint Joseph, read Don McCrabb's article or tune into Radio Maria on March 21, 2022 at 2 pm ET.
Fr. Anthony Gittins, CSSp., is exploring the importance of intercultural living in two webinars designed for missionaries. Our January event was a huge success and we look forward to the April 7 companion webinar.
This month we reflect on time - time spent listening and learning together, time spent alone with God and time spent in worldwide prayer for peace between Ukraine and Russia.
Our newsletter has a new look! Check it out and let us know what you think. In our latest issue of Encounter, we share the work of Mission in Brazil and reflect on where the Lord is sending us now.
CSMG22 registration is open until January 26, 2022. Don’t miss this transformative annual gathering for leaders in Catholic social ministry and advocacy! The entire program will be offered bilingually (English and Spanish) and sign interpretation will be available. Act now to be part of our special initiative for young leaders in Catholic social ministry and learn more about our Diversity Outreach Initiative.
Learn how members of the Christian Life Movement (CLM in English, MVC in Spanish) share mission through trips that offer multiple experiences of learning, service, commitment, and adventure while challenging the perception of Brazil as merely a country for Carnival.