Fr Peddy Sinda SMA (left)is originally from Kabwe-Zambia. He was ordained on the 29th August,2020 and assigned to work in Sierra Leone. (Article courtesy of Agenzia Fides) “Our mission in Sierra...
Latest News
The Vatican’s Stance on AI: Understanding Antiqua et Nova
In recent times the subject of Artificial intelligence has become a burning issue and a source of worry and fear for many. At the end of January 2025, the Church published ANTIQUA ET NOVA –...
Cardinal Bernardin Gantin and his Roman and missionary heart
This article from Agenzia Fides and written by by Antonella Prenna tells of the great role that Cardinal Gantin has played in the development of the Church in Africa. It also highlights his close...
The Beatitude of Hope – 16th February 2025
A reflection for the Sixth Sunday (Cycle C) The difference between Luke’s so-called Sermon on the Plain and Matthew’s version on the Mount is more than a matter of location and length, it is also...
SMA Journal – February 2025
Welcome the February edition of the SMA Journal for 2025. This month we feature – Traditions associated with St Brigid and how one was marked in SMA Parish Wilton. – A report on the...
POPE FRANCIS PRAYER INTENTION FOR FEBRUARY 2025 | For vocations to the priesthood and religious life.
God still calls young people even today, sometimes in ways we can’t imagine. “For vocations to the priesthood and religious life” is the theme of the Pope’s prayer intention for the month of...
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 19th Sunday, Ordinary time Year B, 2024
Readings: I Kings 19:4-8; Ephesians 4:30 – 5:2; John 6:41-51 Theme: Food for the Journey of Life We normally think of the prophets as strong, courageous persons, prepared to withstand any opposition...
Homily for the 18th Sunday of Ordinary Time 2024
Readings: Exodus 16: 2-4, 12-15; Ephesians 4:1-17, 20-24; John 6:24-35 Theme: Jesus, the Bread of life ‘And did you get what you wanted from life, even so? I did. And what did you want? To call...
Homily for the 17th Sunday of Ordinary Time 2024
Readings: 2 Kings 4: 42-44; Ephesians 4:1-6; John 6:1-15 Theme: Bread, blessed, broken and shared for the life of the world While on a sabbatical programme in Jerusalem in the Spring of 2008, I had...
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