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."