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. 

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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.

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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.

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Authentic Church: Leading as Christians in an Age of Crisis

The United States Catholic Mission Association and leading thinkers in Catholic social action came together for this groundbreaking series on living and leading as Christians today. The sessions are now available for purchase.

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A Catholic Call to Human Dignity

USCMA joined Catholic leaders from across the country in signing this public letter urging Congress to uphold human dignity, protect family unity, and act with moral responsibility in immigration and enforcement policy.

Scripture Reflections

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…

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Go Forth A Service of U.S. Catholic Mission Association

Every Wednesday, we send new commentaries on the upcoming Sunday readings from a missionary perspective.

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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.

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Featured Members

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.

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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,…

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Advocacy

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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Encounter Newsletter

Equipping the Saints for Mission – Announcement from Our Executive Director

Dear Members, Partners, and Friends,   “Many people no longer feel at home, neither in the society nor in the Church.”   These words, spoken mere weeks ago by Cardinal Luis Antonio Tagle, deeply resonate with our current moment. As Prefect of the Dicastery for Evangelization, Cardinal Tagle was addressing a gathering of roughly seventy-five pastoral agents…

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Upcoming Events

Religious Women as Global Migrants: The Changing Face of Religious Life in the USvent

November 12 @ 11:00 am - 12:30 pm

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.