News - February 2025

The faithful example of our sisters in the jungle of Brazil shows us how to be pilgrims of hope in our troubled world.

USCMA seeks to learn, grow and mobilize as missionaries of hope. Check out the virtual and in-person opportunities!

Taking a cue from Pope Francis, in this month’s letter Kevin Foy offers some insights on the nature, purpose, and practice of hope.

Pope Francis continually reminds us that "mercy is God's identity card" and our Christian vocation is to always be God's visible, merciful face in today's world.

Join us at Schoenstatt Conference Center outside Milwaukee for an inspirational gathering of faith leaders, missionaries, and advocates committed to revitalizing ministries and deepening engagement in God’s Mission.

Join fellow ministers and missionaries on a virtual journey of hope using the words of Pope Francis. Presented on the last Thursday of every month and in conjunction with the Summit on Mission and Evangelization in July.

Bishop James T. Schuerman, auxiliary bishop of the Archdiocese of Milwaukee and spiritual guide for the USCMA Jubilee of the Missions Pilgrimage to Italy shares details about this wonderful opportunity to visit Italy in October.

Take action now: follow the Catholic Relief Services action alert to see how you can lend your voice to this critical issue. Get more informed: read recent statements from Caritas Internationalis, the US Bishops and USCMA.

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Are you a lay person working in the US Church? The National Association for Lay Ministry’s Laity Working in the Catholic Church Survey seeks to understand the life and ministry/service/work of today's lay leaders in parishes, dioceses, and Catholic ministries.

"This little book - just 113 pages - changed the way I view Jesus..." Don McCrabb, D. Min., reflects on this new text by renowned theologian Leonardo Boff. "For me, studying will not be enough. I will pray with Jesus and his Abba so Boff's lifelong love of the Son of God will refresh, revive and renew my own.

This month's links include the pope's 2025 Message for World Mission Day, as well as news from Asia, Africa and Latin America.

Looking ahead on the calendar.

Make the move to follow Christ to the margins of human society and experience the privilege of living Gospel values.

Explore ten aspects of discipleship through the lens of this week's Gospel.