Over the next few weeks we will publish a series of articles that give an insight into the lives of SMA Seminarians undergoing formation in Africa. These are written by the Seminarians themselves...
Latest News
GHANA – “Pilgrims of Hope”: campaign by men and women religious for the protection of the environment
Hundreds of Consecrated men and women crossed the streets of the main cities of Ghana such as Accra, Kumasi, Cape Coast, Takoradi, Sunyani, Damongo, Wa, Koforidua, Donkokrom, Bolgatanga, Konongo,...
Hotspot West Africa – Conflicts and Interventions
The article below was published by AEFJN Brussels in the AEFJN Echo of June 2024. It gives some interesting perspectives on changes that have taken in place it the Sahel region of African as a...
Discussing the 2024 Trafficking in Persons (TIP) Report
For the third year running the SMA and OLA Justice and Communications Offices have, within ten days of its publication, collaborated in organising an online event to discuss Ireland’s ranking...
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Father Peter Thompson, SMA [RIP]
It is with feelings of deep sorrow that we announce the death of our dear confrere Father Peter Thompson, SMA. Born in the Archdiocese of Dublin, Ireland 4 July 1936 He became a member of our...
JUNE 2024 | For the pastoral care of the sick
Let us pray that the Sacrament of the Anointing of the Sick grant the Lord’s strength to those who receive it and to their loved ones, and that it may become for everyone an ever more visible...
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 the 17th Sunday of Ordinary Time 2024
Readings: 2 Kings 4: 42-44; Ephesians 4:1-6; John 6:1-15 Theme: Bread, blessed, broken and shared for the life of the world While on a sabbatical programme in Jerusalem in the Spring of 2008, I had...
Homily for the 16th Sunday in Ordinary Time, Year B
Readings: Jeremiah 23:1-6; Ephesians 2:13-18; Mark 6:30-34 Theme: ‘Sheep without a Shepherd’ (Mark 6:34) Being compared to sheep – lost or found – may seem quite unflattering to most people...
Homily for the 15th Sunday of Ordinary Time, Year B
Readings: Amos 7:12-15; Eph 1:3-14; Mk 6: 7-13 Theme: Called and Sent on Mission The themes of vocation and mission are highlighted in two of today readings. In the first reading, Amos is forced to...
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
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