The Opening Prayer of the Feast of Saint Colmán of Dromore[1] (7th June) offers important, indeed indispensable insights into the lessons of his legacy to the church : ‘Grant to your Church, we...
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Homily for the Solemnity of Pentecost Sunday, 2025
Readings: Acts 2:1-11; 1 Corinthians 12:3-7,12-13; John 20:19-23 Theme: ‘Receive the Holy Spirit’ (Jn 20:22) By Michael McCabe, SMA. Today, Pentecost Sunday, we come to the climax of our Easter...
New SMA General Councillors elected
At the end of the second week of the 2025 SMA General Assembly (GA25) delegates elected three Councillors who will assist the newly elected Superior General, Rev. Fr. François Marie Hervé du Penhoat...
Jubilee Year 2025– in Pope Francis own words
We are now half way through the Holy Year inaugurated by the late Pope Francis. Here, in his own words, he explains the meaning and purpose of the Holy Year. This article was published in the most...
DROMANTINE FAMILY FUN DAY – 8TH JUNE 2025
Situated in the beautiful grounds of the African Missions, Dromantine Newry, with panoramic views stretching across to the Mourne mountains, the annual Family Fun Day has for over fifty years,...
Divine Gallery – A New Book by Fr Kevin O’Gorman SMA
We are happy to introduce a third book written by Fr Kevin on the Gospel of St Luke. The focus of this publication is on the rich visual imagery, often likened to a gallery or painting, that his...
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 7th Sunday of Ordinary Time 2025
Readings: 1 Samuel 26: 2, 7-9, 12-13, 22-23; 1 Corinthians 15:45-49; Luke 6:27-38. Theme: ‘Where there is hatred, let us sow love.’ There are many kinds of love. In his encyclical letter, God is...
Homily for the 6th Sunday of Ordinary Time, 2025
Readings: Jeremiah 17:5-8; 1 Corinthians 15:12, 16-20; Luke 6:17, 20-26 Theme: The Beatitudes During my sojourn in the Holy Land in the Spring of 2008, I was privileged to have had the opportunity...
Homily for the 5th Sunday of Ordinary Time 2025
Readings: Isaiah 6:1-8; Corinthians 15:1-11; Luke 5:1-11 Theme: Responding to God’s Call The theme of vocation, or discerning and responding to God’s call, runs through all the readings of today’s...
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