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.
A Church that Moves Forward – Annual Members Meeting September 16, 2026
The annual members meeting is an important moment for USCMA members to reflect together on our current mission moment, receive updates and provide feedback on significant upcoming initiatives, and discover new resources to connect, learn and collaborate.
A New Way of Living – Letter from Our Executive Director
What is “mission,” anyway? Over the years, I have encountered all sorts of answers to that question, each seeking to identify how the Living God is active in our world, and how we are called to respond. There is profound mystery in this diversity, but it can also lead to tensions, and even division.
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.
Cultural Cataracts – Missionary Commentary for Sunday, August 16
Cultural Cataracts Every culture has its blind spots, and cross-cultural mission helps us to see them. My…
Readings
Isaiah 56:1, 6-7 Psalm 67:2-3, 5, 6, 8 Romans 11:13-15, 29-32 Matthew 15:21-28