Readings: Acts 14: 21-27; Revelation 21:1-5; John 13:31-33,34-35 Theme: ‘Love one another as I have loved you’ (Jn 13:34) By Michael McCabe Just a week ago we celebrated Vocations’ Sunday and...
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Father Desmond (Des) Smith SMA [RIP]
It is with feelings of deep sorrow that we announce the death of our dear confrere Father Desmond (Des) Smith, SMA Born in the Diocese of Cork 7 March 1944 He became a member of our Society on 25...
THE POPE’S PRAYER INTENTION FOR MAY 2025 | For Working Conditions
In his annual publication of prayer intentions for 2025, Pope Francis had invited us to pray in May for working conditions… The Pope’s Worldwide Prayer Network entrusts to the Lord the mission of...
SMA Journal – May 2025, Remembering Pope Francis
This month we have and extended chapter of the Journal in which SMA’s and an OLA Sister remember their contacts and encounters with Pope Francis. May he rest in Peace. ...
Homily for the 4th Sunday of Easter 2025 – Vocations’ Sunday
Readings: Acts 13: 14, 43-52; Revelation 7:9, 14-17; John 10:27-30 Theme: Jesus, The Good Shepherd by Fr Michael McCabe SMA On this day, the World Day of Prayer for Vocations, we are invited to...
SMA International News – May 2025
In 2012, the SMA resumed their presence in Sierra Leone, bringing with them their zeal for the mission and the most abandoned. Today, their journey continues as they open new missions across the...
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 Feast of the Baptism of the Lord, 2025
Readings: Isaiah 42: 1-4,6-7; Titus 2: 11-14, 3:4-7; Luke 3:15-16, 21-22 Theme: ‘You are my Son, the Beloved; my favour rests on you’ (Lk 3:22) The feast of the Baptism of the Lord is the last major...
Homily for the 2nd Sunday of Christmas 2024
Readings: Ecclesiasticus 24:1-2,8-12; Ephesians 1:3-6,15-18; John 1:1-18 Theme: ‘The Word was made flesh and lived among us’ (John 1:14). Many of you may remember a popular song in the 1990’s, ‘What...
Homily on the Solemnity of Mary, Mother of God
Readings: Numbers 6:22-27; Galatians 4:4-7; Luke 2:16:21 Theme: ‘The heart of a Mother is God’s loveliest masterpiece’ (St Thérèse of Lisieux) (1st January 2025) I’m sure most of you have seen the...
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