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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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