The formation of SMA students for the priesthood has spiritual academic and practical aspects. Students undertake academic studies to develop their minds so that they have the theological knowledge...
Latest News
NEW SMA LEADERSHIP TEAM ELECTED
The 26 Delegates to the 18th Provincial Assembly of the Society of African Missions [SMA], meeting in the Dromantine Retreat and Conference Centre, Newry, Co Down, have elected three new Provincial...
HOMILY – Funeral Mass of Fr Michael Igoe SMA, RIP
Below is an edited version of the Homily delivered by Fr Anthony Kelly SMA during the Funeral Mass of Fr Michael Igoe SMA on July 5th, 2025. I first met Mick in Wilton when I was a student in...
Homily for the 15th Sunday of Ordinary Time 2025
Readings: Deuteronomy 30:10-14; Colossians 1:13-20; Luke 10: 25-37 Theme: Who is my neighbour? (Luke 10:29) By Michael McCabe, SMA Some of you may remember ‘Neighbours’, the popular Australian soap...
Blessed Peter To Rot, the “mission boy” will be proclaimed a Saint
Today, 7th of July, in the SMA Calendar, the name of Blessed Peter To Rot of Papua New Guinea is remembered. Below is an edited version of the article published recently by Agenzia Fides that...
Election of SMA Provincial Superior
The 26 Delegates to the 18th Provincial Assembly of the Society of African Missions [SMA], meeting in the Dromantine Retreat and Conference Centre, Newry, Co Down, have elected Fr Malachy Flanagan,...
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 15th Sunday of Ordinary Time 2025
Readings: Deuteronomy 30:10-14; Colossians 1:13-20; Luke 10: 25-37 Theme: Who is my neighbour? (Luke 10:29) By Michael McCabe, SMA Some of you may remember ‘Neighbours’, the popular Australian soap...
Homily for the 14th Sunday Year C
Readings: Isaiah 6610-14; Galatians 6.14-18; Luke 10:1-12, 17-20 Theme: The Joy of the Gospel By Michael McCabe, SMA. In his 2013 Apostolic Exhortation, the Joy of the Gospel. Pope Francis...
Homily for the Solemnity of Sts Peter and Paul 2025
Readings: Acts 12:1-11; 2 Timothy 4:6-8,17-18; Matthew 16:13-19 Theme: ‘The Lord stood by me and gave me strength’ (2 Tim 4:17) By Michael McCabe, SMA Today we celebrate the feast of two pillars of...
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