Jubilee of the Missions – Update and Informational Meetings
The dates of our pilgrimage have changed to October 2-11 due to adjustments in the schedule at the Vatican, which is now celebrating the Jubilee of Missions on October 4 and 5. Join USCMA and Nativity Pilgrimages for this exciting event at the Vatican and other experiences in Rome and Assisi. Get the details at our informational Zoom meetings in February.
More than Buzzwords – Letter from Our Executive Director
Kevin Foy reflects on the USCMA mission and updates members about current efforts to form working groups, assemble an Advocacy Committee, and revamp the website.
Go Forth… Podcast Update – Thank You, Ben Ouyang!
After two years, USCMA is ceasing production of the Go Forth… Missionary Interviews podcast. We thank our podcast host, Dr. Benjamin OuYang, for his dedication to inspiring everyday Catholics through your mission stories. Go Forth… will continue to publish our weekly reflections on the Sunday readings, available online and through email.
Missionary Discipleship and the Call to Jubilee 2025 – Lessons From CAM6
“As we commence the Jubilee Year of Hope in 2025, these lessons inspire us to renew our commitment to mission and live as faith leaders grounded in God’s will.”
USCMA Board President Antoinette Mensah, Ph.D., reflects on themes from the Sixth American Mission Congress, which took place this past November in Puerto Rico.
Peace in the Eucharist – Reflection on the 2024 USCMA Conference
Daniel Lizarraga, Mission Services Department Manager for the Maryknoll Lay Missioners, reflects on his experience at the recent USCMA conference. Moved by the testimony of Fr. Abdon Rwandekwe, SJ, on his experiences during and following the genocide in Rwanda, Daniel connects lessons of peace, justice and reconciliation to his own experiences and the work of Maryknoll Lay Missioners.
Executive Director Search – US-China Catholic Association
Get the details about this important role which seeks to advance dialogue and build bridges between Catholics in the United States and China. Consider applying or sharing this opportunity with a friend!
A World of Mission – January 2025 Highlights
How is the church serving as a field hospital? What opportunities, changes, and challenges abound in Africa, Latin America, Oceania, and the Middle East? What are the latest appointments and messages in the Vatican? Get the full round up!
Our Deepest Anticipation – Letter from Our Executive Director
Kevin Foy reminds us that Advent is an opportunity to turn our gaze away from things we can not control and focus on God in the birth of his Son and in the people we meet.
Jubilee of the Missions – Pilgrimage to Italy! October 13-22, 2025
Join USCMA leaders and other missionaries on this extraordinary opportunity to experience Rome and Assisi. The 10-day pilgrimage includes daily Mass, a meeting with the Holy Father, and a private visit to the Vatican Gardens in addition to other tours and prayer opportunities.
USCMA 2025 – Reinvigorating Mission
Our recent conference revealed that members crave opportunities to meet, learn, and share with each other. Check out our upcoming plans and provide your insights!
Computer Coding Skills for Youth
Code Equity would love to work with missionary organizations to provide free training in computer skills to teenagers and young adults.
The Where and the What – Letter from Our Executive Director
This month, Kevin Foy explores how the Church still struggles to understand and embody mission, missiology, and missionary discipleship. He focuses particularly on whether where mission takes place impacts what mission is – and if we go far enough beyond our comfort zone.