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 series on living and leading as Christians today.
Location: Zoom
Date: November 14, 18 & 19
Programs
USCMA provides a variety of programs for faith leaders seeking networking, formation, and advocacy opportunities to strengthen their ability to pursue God's mission.
The USCMA Annual Members Meeting
USCMA members are invited to join our annual members meeting on December 4th. This virtual gathering is a critical opportunity to receive updates and provide input on the strategic direction of the Association.
Location: Zoom
Date: December 4th, 2025
Religious Women as Global Migrants: The Changing Face of Religious Life in the US
Join Sr. Chioma and the United States Catholic Mission Association for this important discussion on the current reality and future viability of religious life in the United States.
Location: Zoom
Dates: November 12, 2025
Scripture Reflections
Every Wednesday, we send new commentaries on the upcoming Sunday readings from a missionary perspective.
Join or Renew Your Membership
USCMA supports faith leaders with opportunities to network and collaborate, grow spiritually and professionally, and amplify your message and the voices of those you serve. Join or renew today to gain access to virtual and in-person gatherings, webinars and resources on mission spirituality and practice, and an international network of mission-minded ministers, professionals, and communities.
Embodying and Witnessing the Gospel
USCMA members include religious congregations, nonprofit organizations, parishes and individuals dedicated to global, intercultural and social mission. Each month, USCMA will spotlight one of its valued members.
Featured member for August 2025 is Missionaries of Africa.
Mission Opportunity
Friends Across Borders: Cambodia
January 20-30, 2026 – This spiritually grounded journey offers participants the chance to encounter the Cambodian people and their culture through the lens of mission, accompaniment, and advocacy. With a focus on learning and sharing, this trip highlights how Maryknoll Lay Missioners, which has had an active presence in Cambodia since 1989, and Cambodian communities are collaboratively…
Answering the Call
USCMA partners with leading voices in Catholic social action to promote a culture of mission, solidarity, and human dignity. Stay connected with our efforts to advocate for the common good and answer the call of Pope Leo XIV to be “a Church that always seeks peace, that always seeks charity, that always seeks to be close above all to those who are suffering.”
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Upcoming Events
Religious Women as Global Migrants: The Changing Face of Religious Life in the USvent
About the Session The Catholic Church is experiencing a global paradigm shift. According to Vatican statistics, Africa, Asia and Latin America now represent over 70% of the worldwide Catholic population, a trend which has profounds impact and implications on religious life in the United States. As Pope Leo XIV noted in his recent homily for…
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Help support, promote and invite others into God’s mission of love, mercy and social transformation. Through your generosity, USCMA provides missionaries and faith leaders more opportunities to connect, collaborate and grow in witness to the reign of God.
The Journey In Love Continues – Missionary Commentary for Sunday, November 2
The Journey In Love Continues I would like to begin this reflection with some specific information about…
Readings
Wisdom 3: 1-9 Psalm: 23: 3-6 Romans 5: 5-11 John 6: 37-40