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In Looking to “the Poor,” We Look to Christ – Letter from Our Executive Director

Dear Members, Partners, and Friends,  On October 8th, one day before the publication of Dilexi te, Pope Leo’s first major written document, our USCMA Jubilee of Mission pilgrimage led us…

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Authentic Church – Leading as Christians in an Age of Crisis

Join the United States Catholic Mission Association and leading thinkers in Catholic social action for this groundbreaking and series on living and leading as Christians today. The world needs leaders…

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Annual Members Meeting – December 4th, 2025

The USCMA annual member meeting is a crucial time to receive updates and provide input on the strategic direction of the Association and elect members of our Board. If you…

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Jubilee of Mission Pilgrimage – Reflection from Our Board President

“More than I could have hoped for…I learned so much about my faith and its rich history. I appreciated the spirit-filled liturgies — and I got to see the Pope!”…

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Women Religious as Global Migrants – November 12, 2025

Join USCMA as we host Sr. Chioma Ahanihu, SLW, for an important discussion on the changing face of religious life in the United States. Sr. Chioma Ahanihu serves as director…

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A World of Mission – November 2025 Highlights

World Mission News is compiled from Agenzia Fides, the official news service of the Pontifical Mission Societies, as well as VoiceAfrique Catholic News Analysis and Catholic Relief Services. Vatican. In…

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Sowing Peace – Letter from Our Executive Director

Dear Members, Partners, and Friends, “Peace be with you all!” It was mere months ago that Leo XIV proclaimed these words, his first to the Church as pope, from the…

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Annual Members Meeting – December 4th, 2025

The USCMA annual member meeting is a crucial time to receive updates and provide input on the strategic direction of the Association and elect members of our Board. If you…

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Pan-African Congress Offers Prophetic Vision for Changing Church and World

What ‘Africa’ are we talking about? There is the Africa of the past that is still enduring, and the Africa that is completely new.”   This observation by a delegate to…

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National Pastoral on the Laity – Give the US Bishops Your Input!

As the US Bishops prepare to issue a National Pastoral on the Laity, join the US Catholic Mission Association (USCMA) for an official consultation session on the baptismal identity, experiences and co-responsible mission…

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Summit Synthesis Report

This summer’s Summit on Mission and Evangelization yielded fruitful discussion among faith leaders on where, how and why we are called to witness and proclaim hope in today’s world. Read…

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Evangelii Nuntiandi 50th Anniversary Webinar – Watch the First Two Sessions

The fist two sessions from our Evangelii Nuntiandi webinar series are available to view now! Session One with Sr. Rosalia Meza, VDMF, Senior Director of Religious Education for the Archdiocese…

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A World of Mission – September 2025 Highlights

Stories of conflict and hope from around the globe. World. Read the September Global Emergency Update from Catholic Relief Services. Vatican. In his first published interview, Pope Leo addresses topics…

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Building Our Mission Future – Letter from Our Executive Director

Dear Members, Partners, and Friends,  “What’s next!?” That was a common, enthusiastic refrain following last month’s Summit on Mission and Evangelization. Offered by USCMA in collaboration with the Society for…

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A World of Mission – August 2025 Highlights

This month, we have collected stories of hope and resilience from across the globe, including Jubilee gatherings, projects and initiatives empowering youth, and appeals for peace amid some of the…

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International Aid Freezes – Thank You for Acting

While ongoing administrative freezes and congressional funding cuts have had devastating consequences for programs promoting and preserving human dignity around the globe, Catholic Relief Services (CRS) reports that, as a…

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Jubilee Webinar Series – All Sessions Now Online

All four sessions of our series Witnesses of Hope: A Virtual Jubilee Journey are now available to view online via our USCMA YouTube Channel. The series explores the World Mission…

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Pan-African Catholic Jubilee on Theology, Society, & Pastoral Life

USCMA is a proud official partner of the III Pan-African Catholic Congress on Theology, Society, and Pastoral Life taking place this month in Abidjan, Côte d’Ivoire. The PACTPAN Congress is the…

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Mission Summit Featured in Agenzia Fides

The USCMA Summit on Mission and Evangelization was recently featured in Agenzia Fides, the official news service of the Pontifical Mission Societies.   “This conference—the first of its kind—aims to inspire…

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We’ve Updated Our Website!

As part of our ongoing effort to make the programs and opportunities of USCMA more accessible to our members, we have recently launched a major renovations of our website. Visit…

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Evangelii Nuntiandi 50th Anniversary Webinar – Register Today!

The United States Catholic Mission Association (USCMA) and USCCB Secretariat of Evangelization and Catechesis invite you to attend a FREE webinar series commemorating the 50th Anniversary of Evangelii Nuntiandi, Pope…

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The World Needs Hope – Letter from Our Executive Director

Kevin Foy explores the Pentecost message of Pope Leo XIV, the challenges of time, and invites people with a vision of the Church as a place of belonging, prophetic love, solidarity and social transformation to our upcoming Summit on Mission and Evangelization.

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Summit on Mission and Evangelization — Register Today!

Our Jubilee Summit is fast approaching! Don’t miss this opportunity to hear from leading experts in mission theology, spirituality, and praxis and to discern and dialogue with fellow mission leaders. Learn…

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Advocacy Alert – Urge the Senate to Preserve International Aid

It’s urgent to contact your Senators and save lives around the world – get all the details and background, then make the call!

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Witnesses of Hope – Final Reflection on Renewing the Mission of Hope

Our final virtual Jubilee reflection series is on Thursday, June 26 at 11:30am ET / 10:30am CT / 8:30am PT. This session will include special video of Pope Leo XIV.

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Participate in Our Pentecost Appeal

Support USCMA’s efforts to form, connect, and resource faith leaders as Witnesses of Hope.

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Families Living in Fear – The Current Reality of Migrants Living in the US

You’re invited to a compelling webinar hosted by the Maryknoll family on June 24 at 5:00pm PDT. Learn from El Paso pastor Fr. Rafael Garcia and attorney Heidi Cerneka about the challenges migrants family face today

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A World of Mission – June 2025

Check out our curated links to the latest news about the Church on mission throughout the world.

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Pilgrimage to Rome – Celebrate Mission with Pope Leo XIV

Our Jubilee of the Missions Pilgrimage to Rome is fast approaching! Join us on October 2-11, 2025, for this spiritual journey of reflection on the Church’s missionary identity, celebration of…

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A World of Mission – May 2025 Highlights

Get the latest missionary news about how the Church can change its view of Africa, a bishop’s vision pastoral care in Latin America, efforts to address youth unemployment in India, peace efforts in Pakistan, and a Jubilee campaign in Oceania…

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Call to Action – Defending National Service

Last month, the government announced substantial cuts to AmericaCorps funding, which countless Catholic agencies rely on to engage young people in encounter and service with communities at social and economic margins. As USCMA member organization Catholic Volunteer Network (CVN) notes in a statement on this pressing issue, “..Service is not merely an act of charity — it is an act of hope.” Learn more about how you can get involved.

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Bring Hope to Life – Pentecost Appeal

In this season of hope for the Church and renewal for USCMA, we invite you to take an extra step in supporting our efforts to form, connect and resource faith leaders as Witnesses of Hope by contributing to our Pentecost Appeal.

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United in Faith, Sent in Hope – Summit on Mission and Evangelization

July 23-24, 2025  Schoenstatt Retreat Center, Waukesha, WI  Join the United States Catholic Mission Association, the Pontifical Missionary Union, and the Office for World Mission / Society for the Propagation…

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We Have a Pope… and a Mission! – Letter from Our Executive Director

Dear Members, Partners, and Friends, Like many of you, I am still processing my emotions regarding the papal election of Cardinal Robert Prevost, a longtime missioner to Peru who grew…

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