At a time when we hear much about a vocal right wing anti-immigrant movement in Ireland we are delighted to bring you this short video that celebrates the positive and needed contribution made by...
Latest News
SMA International News – June 2024
Welcome to this edition of our international news which comes from Knock in County Mayo, Ireland. The SMA pilgrimage to Knock has been one of the most important events in the calendar of SMA Irish...
When the Founder’s village becomes a mission land
This article was first published in the African Missionary Magazine, No 43, Spring – summer 2024. The image on the left is a composite of two photograph, a present day view of the Church in...
Reflection on Readings for Sat 1st June 2024 – Fr Kevin O’Gorman SMA
First Reading: Jude 1: 17, 20b-25 Responsorial Psalm: Psalms 63: 2, 3-4, 5-6 Alleluia: Colossians 3: 16a, 17c Gospel: Mark 11: 27-33 In today’s reading from his Gospel Mark summarizes the conflict...
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Fr Fionnbarra Ó’Cuilleanáin SMA [RIP]
It is with feelings of deep sorrow that we announce the death of our dear confrere Father Fionnbarra Ó’Cuilleanáin, SMA. His Funeral Mass will take place at 2.30pm on Wednesday in St Joseph’s SMA...
SMA Preparatory Programme in Tanzania
This article was first published in the Spring/Summer edition of the African Missionary Magazine 2024. Below is a Gallery of photos showing the construction on this...
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 Second Sunday of Easter Year B
Readings: Acts 4:32-25; 1 John 1-6; John 20:19 – 31 Theme: Touching the Wounds of Christ When we feel anxious or threatened, our natural reaction is to withdraw to a safe place, lock the doors,...
Homily for Easter Sunday 2024
Readings: Acts 10:34, 37-43; Col 3:1-4; John 20:1-9 Theme: ‘Christ has turned all our sunsets into dawns’ (St Clement of Alexandria) We are an Easter People and Alleluia is our song. The Easter...
Homily for Palm Sunday – Year B
Readings: Isaiah 50: 4-7; Philippians 2:6-11; Mark 14:1-15:47 Today, Palm or Passion Sunday, is the first day of Holy Week, the high point of the Church’s year, climaxing in the Easter Triduum: ...
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