Member Supported Activities
USCMA sponsors and participates in a variety of lay, ecumenical, inter-religious, international and mission-education forums throughout the year.
Research and Development Projects- USCMA conducts and sponsors ongoing research on mission trends, history and theology.
- USCMA surveys U.S. Catholic missioners serving in both global and cross-cultural ministry.
Network Development, Seminars, Workshops, & ConferencesAnnual USCMA Conference
An annual gathering of members and those concerned about the cross-cultural and global mission of the Church.
National and Regional Seminars
Opportunities for orientation, renewal, and updating on mission, scripture, theology, and social analysis.
PublicationsMission Update
A quarterly newsletter which provides information on mission trends, global concerns, educational resources, and updates on groups involved with mission education and global solidarity.
Periodic Papers
A quarterly series of papers on the praxis, theology, and content of missionary activity.
U.S. Catholic Mission Handbook
A statistical survey of U.S. Catholic missioners serving in global and cross-cultural ministry.
Education Programs on Mission and Global AwarenessA listing of ecumenical mission institutes, seminars, and conferences offered nationally and internationally.
CollaborationUSCMA collaborates on various levels with different mission education, peace and justice and advocacy organizations and agencies. We participate in several coalitions, campaigns and working groups that examine U.S. international public policy and advocate on behalf of missioners and marginalized people around the world.
AdvocacyUSCMA urges its members to learn about and reflect upon international justice issues. Then, as informed members of the global church, they are encouraged to approach the appropriate entities - government, corporate or other - with their requests for changes in policies or procedures that are not in accordance with the Gospel. Each year USCMA votes on several Resolutions at the annual meeting and often includes education on the topic of the Resolution as well as possible action steps (for example, writing to members of Congress and to corporate officials or attending events) to bring about positive change.