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A Light in the Darkness – Letter from Our Executive Director

Dear Members, Partners, and Friends,  Our community lost a dear and dedicated member and leader this past week with the death of Don McCrabb. Over the past few days, many people have reached out…

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Board Nominations – Please Vote!

We are pleased to announce four candidates to join our USCMA Board of Directors. Collectively, these four women and men bring a diverse and dynamic set of experiences, perspectives, expertise and relationships which will add great value to USCMA in…

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Congratulations Bishop Schuerman!

Please join us in congratulating Bishop James T. Schuerman, our USCMA Episcopal Advisor, who recently accepted an invitation to serve also on the Committee on Evangelization and Catechesis of the United States Conference…

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Annual Members Meeting – Recap

Thank you to those who were able to attend our Annual Members Meeting. It was an important moment to reflect on the progress of USCMA in networking, forming and advocating for mission over…

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Move Mission Forward in 2026 – Make an End of Year Gift

The Spirit is moving in USCMA! We are in a Kairos moment for mission, and USCMA is helping lead the way in bringing the mission of encounter, accompaniment and witness at the peripheries to the forefront of…

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Member Opportunity – Share Your Work to Advance Catholic Social Teaching

Is your organization, congregation or diocese advancing the values and themes of Catholic Social Teaching in creative and intentional ways? The Initiative on Catholic Social Thought and Public Life at Georgetown University wants to know! Please…

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A World of Mission – December 2025 Highlights

This month’s World Mission News is compiled from Agenzia Fides, the official news service of the Pontifical Mission Societies and VoiceAfrique Catholic News Analysis. Vatican. Cardinal Tagle celebrates a Mass of Thanksgiving…

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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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