About
This year’s Assembly theme is inspired by the Jubilee year and invites members to reflect on the ways their leadership—and communities—enact solidarity and fraternity.
Male religious in the United States have long been active in justice and peace work as an expression of solidarity. However, demographic shifts, generational changes, and an evolving culture have all affected long-standing models of that work. Additionally, the Jubilee theme—“pilgrims of hope”—brings a renewed focus on the fraternal life of the community as journeying together in hope.
This year’s Assembly is designed to prompt discussions around a series of key topics related to solidarity and fraternity in light of the Jubilee year, including the use of power, topical discussions on migration, option for the poor, care for creation, and pro-life issues, as well as examining fraternal life in light of these issues.
Join us this summer in Baltimore, MD, to engage with these topics, converse with fellow leaders, and reflect on the impact of the Jubilee year on male religious life!
- Monday, July 21: Pre-Assembly
- Tuesday, July 22 - Thursday, July 24: National Assembly
- Thursday, July 24 (afternoon): Post-Assembly
Details
Registration:
- Early Bird pricing is available through Friday, May 2, 2025. Save $100 per attendee by registering early! Standard pricing takes effect on Saturday, May 3, 2025.
- Assembly Registration closes on Monday, June 16, 2025, at 5:00 pm ET.
- Once you have registered for the Assembly, make sure to book your hotel room(s) at the Hyatt Regency Baltimore Inner Harbor.
Are you having additional members of your council join you at the National Assembly? If so, their registration is discounted by $100.
Sponsors/Exhibitors: Do not register here, please contact Chris Pierno for your registration details.
Lodging:
Lodging has been arranged at the Hyatt Regency Baltimore Inner Harbor (300 Light St., Baltimore, MD 21202). Click here for the CMSM booking link.
- Hotel check-in: 4:00 pm ET
- Hotel check-out: 12:00 pm ET
Arrival/Departure:
- Arrival: If you are not attending the Pre-Assembly on Monday, July 21, we recommend arriving anytime after 4:00 pm ET on Monday. There is a Welcome Reception at 5:30 pm on Monday, July 21. The Assembly programming will begin at 8:00 am ET on Tuesday, July 22.
- Departure: Assembly programming will conclude after lunch (at 1:00 pm ET) on Thursday, July 24. The Post-Assembly will take place directly after lunch on Thursday, July 24 and conclude at 5:00 pm ET.
Airport: Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI)
Ground Transportation: Details are available here.
Parking at the Hotel: At the Hyatt, self-parking is available for a daily rate of $24 per day.
We look forward to seeing you in Baltimore, MD! If you have any logistical questions about the Assembly, please contact Greta David, Director of Communications, at [email protected] or (240) 394-1851.
Letters of Suitability
Mass will be celebrated daily. All priests are invited to concelebrate. If you would like to concelebrate, you will need to provide a letter of good standing. It can be emailed to Greta David at [email protected]. It should be addressed to Most Reverend William Lori.
Recording
The CMSM National Assembly may be recorded, and/or photos of the event may be taken for use by CMSM. By attending, you consent to be recorded, for that recording to be shared with others in religious leadership for their training, and for CMSM to use photos from the event on its website or other promotional channels.
