Welcome New Board Members
Each brings a wealth of experience, fresh perspectives, and a shared commitment to our mission. Their leadership and insight will help guide our organization as we continue to grow and create impact. Please join us in welcoming them—we’re thrilled to have them on board.
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.
Dilexi Te Reflection Series – A Lenten Journey with Francis and Leo XIV
Join the US Catholic Mission Association on a Lenten journey of reflection and dialogue on Dilexi Te, the apostolic exhortation begun by Pope Francis and completed by Pope Leo XIV.
Special Consultation Session – Mission Formation and Reception
We need your feedback! As part of the Church of the Sheaves initiative, USCMA is contributing to the global online formational missionary formation, sending and the reception of missionaries and migrants.
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.
The Story of Dorothy – Missionary Commentary for Sunday, February 1
The Story of Dorothy On February 12, 2005 I was the regional president for the Conference for…
Readings
Zephaniah 2:3;3:12-13 Psalm 146:6-10 I Corinthians 1:26-31 Matthew 5:1-12a