CMI is a department of the General Administration. It works in synergy with the Secretariats of Brothers Today, Laity and Lavalla200> in the Marist Life Area, and with the Secretariats of Education and Evangelisation, and Solidarity and FMSI in the Marist Mission Area.
Mission: It fosters a better understanding and appreciation of international, intercultural living and mission, living in a globalised world in a different way, and encouraging global availability for Marist life and mission.  In doing this, it seeks to:
Set up and expand Marist Volunteering through the CPV Network;
Work at developing new inter-congregational initiatives and partnerships;
Foster a Culture of Encounter;
Promote, manage the emergence of international and interprovincial communities;
Promote the creation of a new mindset and a conversion of heart in view of Global Availability.

Vision
Developing a culture of solidarity and global availability to build up a mission-oriented Global Charismatic Family.