Our National Assembly is almost here! We look forward to welcoming our members, guests, partners, and exhibitors to Baltimore as we reflect on the theme, “Rejoice in Hope: Solidarity and Fraternity”. We will have presentations and discussions on various topics related to eldercare, fraternal life, and especially about migration, protection of human dignity from conception to natural death, the option for the poor, and care for creation.
Even if you are unable to join us in Baltimore, there is still an opportunity to join online, not simply by livestream, but also with the possibility of discussion with other CMSM members. The hope is that our discussion together at our Assembly will provide ideas for possible additional ways for CMSM to serve you through our programs and resources and to continue our commitment to solidarity with those who are in need.
We are pleased that the Apostolic Nuncio to the United States, Cardinal Christophe Pierre, will be joining us this year. As the personal representative of our Holy Father, Augustinian brother, and former CMSM member, Pope Leo XIV, we look forward to his homily at our Mass on Wednesday, July 23rd, and his time among us during that morning.
Please keep our National Assembly in prayer. Mark your calendars for the upcoming assemblies as well. Our National Assembly next year is in Phoenix, AZ, July 20-23, 2026, and the following year in St. Louis, MO, July 19-22, 2027.
In prayerful solidarity,
Frank Donio, SAC
Executive Director
This is an excerpt from the July 2025 Items of Note. Items of Note is a monthly email for CMSM members and partners. If you are not receiving Items of Note once a month via email, please email contact@cmsm.org.