Support Missionary Priests

We need YOUR support to fund the training of SMA missionary priests to minister to communities as spiritual guides and beacons of faith.

Note: Select ‘FVC Training SMA Priests.’

About the SMA

The Society of African Missions (SMA) is a catholic missionary society founded in 1856 by Venerable Bishop Melchior de Marion Brésillac.  It is an International family of Missionaries bonded together by their common response to the command of Jesus Christ to: “Go out to the whole world; proclaim the Good News to all creation” (Mk 16: 15).

SMA’s work to build up faith communities, church structures, provide education, health care, social development and to promote justice and care for creation.  Through these means, SMAs seek to be an effective response to the missionary vocation of the Church, chiefly among Africans and people of African origin.

Remember the Missions in Your WILL

Leaving a gift in your Will is a special way to help our Mission work. Your kindness and generosity can live on even after you are gone.

If you require more information please contact the SMA House nearest to you, or send an e-mail to [email protected].

Our projects

The Tanga House project is run by members of the Society of African Missions (SMA) in cooperation with Polish Loreto Sisters and SMA lay missionaries.  It provides a safe home for Albino children in Tanzania – who because of their condition are often stigmatised and excluded.  They are sometimes killed or subjected to violence and mutilation due to a superstitious belief associated with witchcraft that albino body parts can bring wealth.

Latest News

Homily for the 28th Sunday of the Year 2026

Homily for the 28th Sunday of the Year 2026

Readings: Isaiah 25:6-10; Philippians 4:12-14,19-20; Matthew 22:1-14 Theme: Invited to the Wedding Feast of the Son By Michael McCabe, SMA Jesus favourite way of teaching was by telling stories or...

Homily for the 27th Sunday of Year A

Homily for the 27th Sunday of Year A

Readings: Isaiah 5:1-7; Philippians 4:6-9; Matthew 21:33-43 Theme: Tenants in God’s Vineyard By Michael McCabe, SMA The images of vines and vineyards loom large in the Scriptures. They feature today...

Dromantine 100 Celebrations

Dromantine 100 Celebrations

Dromantine Seminary officially opened its doors 100 years ago today – on the 29th of September 1926.  Forty- seven seminarians transferred from the SMA seminary in Cork, then located in what is now...

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 26th Sunday of Ordinary Time, Year A

Homily for the 26th Sunday of Ordinary Time, Year A

Ezekiel 18:25-28 Philippians 2:1-11 Matthew 21:28-32 Theme: Change Today’s Gospel reminds us of how people can change their minds, or their way of life, for good or for evil. There are many such...

Homily for the 25th Sunday of Ordinary Time, 2026

Homily for the 25th Sunday of Ordinary Time, 2026

Readings: Isaiah 55:6-9; Philippians 1:20-24,27; Matthew 20:1-16 Theme: ‘Why be envious because I am generous’ (Mt 20:16) By Michael McCabe, SMA Our readings last Sunday challenged us to imitate our...

Homily for the 24th Sunday of Ordinary Time 2026

Homily for the 24th Sunday of Ordinary Time 2026

Readings: Ecclesiasticus 27:33 – 28:7; Romans 14:7-9; Matthew 18:21-35 Theme: ‘To err is human, to forgive divine ‘ (A. Pope) By Michael McCabe, SMA Forgiveness is the most striking manifestation of...

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