What Peace Demands – Read the Latest Letter from Our Executive Director
“Back in 2014, while marking the centenary of World War I, Pope Francis lamented that, here in the 21st Century, yet a third global war seems to be taking place. This war, he argued, is being waged ‘piecemeal, with crimes, massacres, destruction.’ It is a sentiment he would repeat throughout his papacy, and one which his successor, Leo XIV, has echoed more than once during his first year as pope….”
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.
Language & Cultural Formation for Missionaries to the US
The USCMA is pleased to host IUK English for a special presentation of their language, pronunciation and cultural competency platform for international clergy and pastoral workers ministering in the United States.
SAVE THE DATES: 2026 Members Meeting & 2027 Conference
Our virtual Members Meeting will be held on September 16, 2026. Our next Members Conference will be held on March 2-4 in the Chicago area.
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.”
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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.
Desert Winds – Missionary Commentary for Sunday, May 17
Commentary: One Christmas Eve, the U.S. immigration personnel stationed in El Paso, Texas, seemed in a hurry…
Readings
Acts of the Apostles 1:12-14 Psalm: 27:1, 4, 7-8 1 Peter 4:13-16 John 17:1-11a