Religious Communities of Men

Apostles of Jesus (AJ)
https://www.apostlesofjesus.com/
The Apostles of Jesus (AJ) is an order of men founded in 1968 for the express purpose of the evangelization of Africa and the world. They are dedicated to evangelization, pastoral care, and formation of clergy and laity worldwide.

Brothers of Christian Instruction (FIC)
Notre Dame Province, Alfred, ME
www.brothersofchristianinstruction.org
The Brothers of Christian Instruction are a teaching community founded in France in 1819 with a mission to make Jesus Christ better known and loved. In Alfred, the brothers continue that educational charism through prayer, hospitality, spiritual presence, and outreach to people who are poor or vulnerable.

Capuchin Franciscan Friars (OFM Cap.)
Province of St. Mary of New York and New England, White Plains, NY
https://www.capuchin.org/home
The Capuchin Franciscans of the Province of St. Mary serve in New York, New England, and beyond through parish ministry, preaching, family ministries, mobile outreach, and missions. Rooted in the Franciscan tradition of prayer, fraternity, simplicity, and service, they seek to witness to the Gospel especially among those most in need.

Heralds of Good News (HGN)
Divine Mercy Province
https://www.divinemercyprovincehgn.org
The Heralds of Good News is a clerical missionary society of apostolic life. The order was founded by Rev. Fr. Jose Kaimlett on October 14, 1984, in the diocese of Eluru, India. The specific aim of the society is “the promotion of vocations to priesthood, the training of seminarians, and the supply of zealous and hardworking missionaries to the dioceses in India and abroad which experience a shortage of priests due to the lack of local vocations.” 

Missionary Oblates of Mary Immaculate (OMI)
United States Province
https://oblatesusa.org/
The Missionary Oblates of Mary Immaculate are a congregation of priests and brothers serving in more than 70 countries around the world. Founded By St. Eugene de Mazenod, the congregation is committed to helping those most in need, serving in hospitals, soup kitchens, and other social service programs.

Order of Friars Minor (OFM)
Vice-Province of St. Casimir, Kennebunkport, ME
www.framon.net
The Franciscan Friars at St. Anthony Franciscan Friary in Kennebunk are part of a Lithuanian Franciscan presence in Maine dating to 1947. Their monastery and grounds welcome visitors for prayer, reflection, Mass, retreats, and quiet time among the shrines, gardens, and walking paths.

Order of Preachers (OP)
Province of St. Joseph the Worker (Nigeria and Ghana)
https://www.dominicanfriarsng.org
The Order of Preachers, better known as the Dominicans, live by the pillars of prayer, study, community, and preaching, inspired by the example of St. Dominic. They spread the Gospel of Jesus Christ through preaching and teaching in universities and Catholic schools, through parish apostolates, and through serving communities in health care, farming, counseling, and youth ministries.

Society of African Missions (SMA)
Tenafly, New Jersey 
https://smafathers.org
The Society of African Missions is an international missionary society founded in 1856 to proclaim the Gospel chiefly among the peoples of Africa and people of African origin. SMA missionaries serve through parish ministry, first evangelization, education, health care, development work, justice and peace efforts, and accompaniment of African immigrants and marginalized communities.

Society of Jesus (SJ)
Society of Jesus USA East Province, New York, NY
https://www.jesuitseast.org/
The Society of Jesus, or Jesuits, is an apostolic religious order shaped by Ignatian spirituality and a mission of reconciliation with God, one another, and creation. In the East Coast province, Jesuits serve through education, parishes, retreat ministry, spiritual direction, justice work, and outreach to those on the margins.

Society of the Catholic Apostolate (SAC)
https://www.pallottines.org
The Society of the Catholic Apostolate is an international community of priests and brothers founded by St. Vincent Pallotti (1795 – 1850). The community of priests and brothers, commonly known as the Pallottines, are committed to promoting the Gospel of Jesus Christ, renewing the faith, and re-enkindling love. The order currently has 2,300 members living and serving in more than 40 countries.