Readings: Isaiah 43:16-21; Philippians 3:8-14; John 8:1-11 Theme: God of Mercy and Compassion By Michael McCabe Mercy is the most striking manifestation of God’s love as revealed in the life and...
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Father Matthew O’Connell, SMA [RIP]
It is with feelings of deep sorrow that we announce the death of our dear confrere, Father Matthew (Mattie) O’Connell, SMA [Toberpatrick, Dromard, Skreen, Co Sligo]. Fr Matthew died...
DROMANTINE RETREAT AND CONFERENCE CENTRE – 2025 PROGRAMME
Below is the 2025 Programme outlining nineteen events that will take place at the Centre in the coming months. Dromantine Retreat and Conference Centre welcomes bookings for Congregational Chapters,...
Reflection: On the readings for Saturday, Third Week of Lent (29th March 2025) – Fr Kevin O’Gorman SMA
Readings: Hosea 5:15-6:6; Psalm 50:3-4,18-21; Luke 18:9-14 Prophets are expected to be passionate and Hosea does not disappoint today, treating us to a cocktail of toughness and tenderness, ‘He has...
A POEM – a thought for Lent
A short poem by Fr Flor McCarthy SDB suitable for this time of Lent. Before looking out, look...
Homily for the 4th Sunday of Lent 2025
Readings: Joshua 5: 9-12; 2 Corinthians 5:17-21;Luke 15:1-3,11-32 Theme: The Embrace of A Forgiving God By Michael McCabe In today’s gospel we heard the familiar parable of the Prodigal Son,...
Ways to Support
Our Projects in Africa
The goals of building up faith communities and church structures, providing education, health care, social development and caring for our environment have been at the heart of the SMA’s missionary work.
Over the years we have supported the care of children at Tanga House, we have helped develop housing for those that were homeless, we have assisted in the building of schools and we have continued to educate Seminarians training to become SMA Missionary Priests.
Missionary Association Cards and prayers for a loved one
You can donate to the SMA by ordering one or more Missionary Association Cards. Our cards are designed to let someone know that you have remembered them in a prayerful way. All prayer intentions received are placed before the altar in the Community Chapel of the SMA House from where you got the Card and will be remembered in our daily prayers and Masses.
We have a number of options available for Birthdays, Sympathy, Get Well, Christmas, etc.
Events in Ireland
Each year we host a selection of events such as Summer schools and camps, climate change and biodiversity conferences and events on human trafficking and advocacy.
We also host Novenas across Ireland.
Sunday Homilies
Homily for 5th Sunday of Lent 2025
Readings: Isaiah 43:16-21; Philippians 3:8-14; John 8:1-11 Theme: God of Mercy and Compassion By Michael McCabe Mercy is the most striking manifestation of God’s love as revealed in the life and...
Homily for the 4th Sunday of Lent 2025
Readings: Joshua 5: 9-12; 2 Corinthians 5:17-21;Luke 15:1-3,11-32 Theme: The Embrace of A Forgiving God By Michael McCabe In today’s gospel we heard the familiar parable of the Prodigal Son,...
Homily for the 3rd Sunday of Lent, 2025
Readings: Exodus 3:1-8a,13-15; 1 Corinthians 10:1-6,10-12; Luke 13:1-9 Theme: The God of Second Chances By: Michael McCabe, SMA A priest in one of our Houses was known for his wise sayings. A...
Videos
Beginnings provides an historical account of the initiation of the SMA. It is the SMA story on the founder, choices and international expansion.
Fr. Anthony was extremely active in the Twafawne building project; a community housing initiative for women that had lost their homes.
Supporters in Ireland contribute vital funds to sponsor priests in training in Africa. You can hear about the FVC supporters and what is involved.
Each month we share videos regularly on :
- History and occasions
- Prayers and meditations
- Reflections and teachings
- Climate change, biodiversity and human trafficking
- Mindfulness