Situated in the beautiful grounds of the African Missions, Dromantine Newry, with panoramic views stretching across to the Mourne mountains, the annual Family Fun Day has for over fifty years,...
Latest News
Divine Gallery – A New Book by Fr Kevin O’Gorman SMA
We are happy to introduce a third book written by Fr Kevin on the Gospel of St Luke. The focus of this publication is on the rich visual imagery, often likened to a gallery or painting, that his...
Election of New SMA Superior General
Below is and edited version of an article written by By Fr Dominic Wabwireh of the SMA Media Centre – Rome On the third day of the second week of the 22nd General Assembly of the Society of...
Homily for Ascension Day 2025
Readings: Acts 1:1-11; Ephesians 1:17-23; Luke 24:46-53 Theme: Jesus, Lord of all Creation By Michael McCabe, SMA Today, the feast of the Ascension, marks an end and a beginning: the end of Jesus’...
Homily from the Mass at the Annual SMA Pilgrimage to Knock
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...
Father Mandonico, of the Society of African Missions: “The missionary Pope reminds us of the need not to close ourselves in our fortresses”
“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...
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 5th Sunday of Easter 2025
Readings: Acts 14: 21-27; Revelation 21:1-5; John 13:31-33,34-35 Theme: ‘Love one another as I have loved you’ (Jn 13:34) By Michael McCabe Just a week ago we celebrated Vocations’ Sunday and...
Homily for the 4th Sunday of Easter 2025 – Vocations’ Sunday
Readings: Acts 13: 14, 43-52; Revelation 7:9, 14-17; John 10:27-30 Theme: Jesus, The Good Shepherd by Fr Michael McCabe SMA On this day, the World Day of Prayer for Vocations, we are invited to...
Homily for the Third Sunday of Easter 2025
Readings: Acts 5:27- 32, 40- 41; Revelation 5:11-14; John 21:1-19 Theme: ‘Do you Love me?’ (Jn 21:15) By Michael McCabe. Today’s gospel from John gives us a detailed and moving account of ‘the third...
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