The Executive Summary of the report “African insights 2024, Democracy at risk – the people’s perspective” is reproduced below. Researched and published by the nonprofit...
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Life as a Seminarian – FVC Newsletter Summer 2024
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...
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...
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 10th Sunday of Ordinary Time, Year B
Readings: Genesis 3:9-15; 2 Corinthians 4:13-5:1; Mark 3:20-35 Theme: The True Family of Jesus From the outset conflict was part and parcel of the public life and mission of Jesus. Proclaiming and...
Homily for the Solemnity of the Body and Blood of Christ 2024
Readings: Exodus 24:3-8; Hebrews 9:11-15; Mark 14:12-16,22-26 Theme: ‘See what you are and become what you see’ (St Augustine) The feast of Corpus Christi (the Body of Christ) is really a...
Homily on the Solemnity of the Most Holy Trinity 2024
Readings: Deuteronomy 4:32-34, 39-40; Romans 8:14-17; Matthew 28:16-20 Theme: The great Mystery that defines and enfolds us. Many of you will be familiar with the story of the Bishop testing 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
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