This is the second in our series of short video reflections on the Season of Advent from SMA Fathers. This one, just over two minutes long, is from Fr Michael O’Leary SMA the Parish Priest...
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LEX INNOCENTIUM – The Law of the Innocents, 21st Century
In this season of Advent, a time of preparing for the coming of Christ, whose birth the Gospel tells us was welcomed by Angels singing: “Glory to God in the highest and peace on earth to...
SMA INTERNATIONAL NEWS – Dec 2024
Welcome to the December edition of the SMA International News for 2024. This month we have a report from Nigeria, where the Catholic Diocese of Kano is celebrating a significant milestone in its...
A Reflection for the first week of Advent – Fr John Denvir SMA
This is the first in a series of four short video reflections on the Season of Advent delivered by SMA Fathers. This one is from Fr John Denvir SMA the Parish Priest of St Joseph’s Parish,...
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Father Martin O’Hare, SMA [RIP]
It is with feelings of deep sorrow that we announce the death of our dear confrere, Father Martin O’Hare, SMA. Fr Martin died peacefully in the Bon Secours Hospital, Cork, on Thursday evening, 28...
Father Edward Peter BERMINGHAM, SMA (1916 – 1953)
We look back many decades in an article researched and written by Fr. Basil Babatunde Soyoye, SMA a Nigerian SMA Missionary who is now based in Castelnaudary, France, the home parish of the SMA...
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 34th Sunday of Ordinary Time, Year B 2024 – Feast of Jesus Christ, King of the Universe
Readings: Daniel 7:13-14; Apocalypse1:5-8; John 18:33b-37 The Feast of Christ the King marks the end of ordinary time and the completion of the Church’s liturgical year. It was instituted by Pope...
Homily for the 33rd Sunday of Ordinary Time 2024
Readings: Daniel 12:1-3; Hebrews 10:11-14,18; Mark 13:24-32 Theme: ‘Heaven and Earth will pass away, but my words will not pass away’ (Mk 13:31) On Sunday, the 14th day of April 1935, a gigantic...
Homily for the 32nd Sunday Year B 2024
Readings: 1 Kings 17:10-16; Hebrews 9:24-28; Mark 12: 38-44. Theme: ‘To give and not to count the cost.’ (St Ignatius of Loyola). Widows feature prominently in the Bible. Today’s readings showcase...
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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