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 18th Sunday of Ordinary Time 2026

Homily for the 18th Sunday of Ordinary Time 2026

Readings: Isaiah 55:1-3; Romans 8:35.37-39; Matthew 14:13-21 Theme: Feeding the Hungry By Michael McCabe, SMA Today’s gospel recounts the miracle of the multiplication of the loaves and fishes. It...

The 200th Anniversary of Fr Augustin Planque SMA

The 200th Anniversary of Fr Augustin Planque SMA

This year, one of the triple Anniversaries that both the OLA Sisters and SMA Fathers celebrate is the birth of Fr Augustine Planque SMA, founder of the Our Lady of Apostles Sisters (OLA) and also...

Homily for the 17th Sunday of Year A, 2026

Homily for the 17th Sunday of Year A, 2026

Readings: 1 Kings 3:5,7-12; Romans 8:28-30; Matthew: 13:44-52 Theme: Hidden treasure By Michael McCabe, SMA A few years ago I came across a fable that may help us to reflect on today’s gospel: One...

SMA JOURNAL – July 2026

SMA JOURNAL – July 2026

In this chapter of the SMA Journal we celebrate Jubilees in Dromantine and the return of Frs Paddy Barry and Martin O’Farrell to Ireland, having each spent over 40 years in Africa. We then hear from...

Homily for the 16th Sunday of Ordinary Time, Year A

Homily for the 16th Sunday of Ordinary Time, Year A

Readings: Wisdom 12:13.16-19; Romans 8:26-27; Matthew 13:24-43 Theme: The Patience of God By Michael McCabe, SMA Today’s readings highlight a virtue that is fast disappearing from our world: 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 18th Sunday of Ordinary Time 2026

Homily for the 18th Sunday of Ordinary Time 2026

Readings: Isaiah 55:1-3; Romans 8:35.37-39; Matthew 14:13-21 Theme: Feeding the Hungry By Michael McCabe, SMA Today’s gospel recounts the miracle of the multiplication of the loaves and fishes. It...

Homily for the 17th Sunday of Year A, 2026

Homily for the 17th Sunday of Year A, 2026

Readings: 1 Kings 3:5,7-12; Romans 8:28-30; Matthew: 13:44-52 Theme: Hidden treasure By Michael McCabe, SMA A few years ago I came across a fable that may help us to reflect on today’s gospel: One...

Homily for the 16th Sunday of Ordinary Time, Year A

Homily for the 16th Sunday of Ordinary Time, Year A

Readings: Wisdom 12:13.16-19; Romans 8:26-27; Matthew 13:24-43 Theme: The Patience of God By Michael McCabe, SMA Today’s readings highlight a virtue that is fast disappearing from our world: 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