USCMA is a community of faith leaders engaged in networking, formation, and advocacy for God’s mission. For over 70 years, we've served missionary disciples abroad and in the United States.
USCMA National Conference 2027
March 2-4, 2027 | Carmelite Spiritual Center, Darien, IL
When he first addressed the world’s faithful from the balcony of St. Peter’s Basilica, Pope Leo XIV shared his dream for God’s People: synodal, moving forward, seeking peace and drawing close to those who suffer.
Together, we can bring this dream to life. Through our 2027 National Conference, the US Catholic Mission Association (USCMA) invites our members, Catholic leaders and all people committed to the mission of God to network and learn in ways that enable us to discern, imagine and build the Church our world needs today.
Conference begins at 3pm on Tuesday, March 2 and ends at 1pm on Thursday, March 4.
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.
Fall Speaker Series: Mission to Love – Proclaiming, Living and Sharing the Gospel Today
Explore contemporary and emerging practices for engaging with new and diverse audiences and inspiring renewed mission commitment. Featuring dr. timone davis, Dr. John Chitakure, and Diana Marin.
Annual Members Meeting – Recap & Recording
Missed the Annual Meeting? Click below to view the recording and review the presentation materials. This year’s meeting featured: Mission in the Era of Pope Leo XIV – Reflection & Dialogue; National and Global Initiatives Updates; 2027 National Conference News; Resource Updates; and more.
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
Application Period Open – Maryknoll Lay Missioners Class of 2026
Application Period Open – Maryknoll Lay Missioners Class of 2026 Maryknoll Lay Missioners (MKLM) receives applications on a rolling basis throughout the calendar year. The primary application period is January 15 through March 31 of each year. Spending three and a half years in another culture is a big step. Before you decide to apply,…
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.”
Encounter Newsletter
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…
Support the United States Catholic Mission Association
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.
Late Arrivals – Missionary Commentary for Sunday, September 20
Mission Commentary In our chapel communities in Chile, sometimes the leaders or founding families of the community…
Readings
Isaiah 55:6-9 Psalm 145:2-3, 8-9, 17-18 Philippians 1:20c-24, 27a Matthew 20:1-16a