Below is an edited version of he homily preached by Fr Colum O’Shea SMA during Mass at Knock Basilica on Saturday 24th of May 2025 We gather this Jubilee year of Hope; we are indeed Pilgrims...
Below is an edited version of he homily preached by Fr Colum O’Shea SMA during Mass at Knock Basilica on Saturday 24th of May 2025 We gather this Jubilee year of Hope; we are indeed Pilgrims...
“One particular trait stands out about the missionary Robert Francis Prevost, OSA, who became Pope Leo XIV. Those who knew him closely do not have any striking gestures to share, but they reiterate...
Article published by Agenzia Fides 20/5/35 (Agenzia Fides) – A total of 55 delegates—including provincial and district superiors, elected delegates, facilitators, and guests—from around the world...
Readings: Acts 15:1-2,22-29; Apocalypse 21:10-14; John 14:23-29 Theme: The Peace of Christ By Michael Mcabe Towards the end of the 19th century, the Irish poet William Butler Yeats was living in...
SMA GENERAL ASSEMBLY BEGINS IN ROME On Sunday May 18th the Opening Ceremony of the 22nd General Assembly of the SMA took place in Rome. The General Assembly is a very significant moment in the...
Readings : Acts13:44-52; Ps.97; John 14:7-14 Throughout Acts of the Apostles there are frequent references to the Name. For example, the apostles were happy to heal and even suffer for the sake of...

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.

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.

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.
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...
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...
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...
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