Welcome to this edition of our international news which comes from Knock in County Mayo, Ireland. The SMA pilgrimage to Knock has been one of the most important events in the calendar of SMA Irish...
Welcome to this edition of our international news which comes from Knock in County Mayo, Ireland. The SMA pilgrimage to Knock has been one of the most important events in the calendar of SMA Irish...
This article was first published in the African Missionary Magazine, No 43, Spring – summer 2024. The image on the left is a composite of two photograph, a present day view of the Church in...
First Reading: Jude 1: 17, 20b-25 Responsorial Psalm: Psalms 63: 2, 3-4, 5-6 Alleluia: Colossians 3: 16a, 17c Gospel: Mark 11: 27-33 In today’s reading from his Gospel Mark summarizes the conflict...
It is with feelings of deep sorrow that we announce the death of our dear confrere Father Fionnbarra Ó’Cuilleanáin, SMA. His Funeral Mass will take place at 2.30pm on Wednesday in St Joseph’s SMA...
This article was first published in the Spring/Summer edition of the African Missionary Magazine 2024. Below is a Gallery of photos showing the construction on this...
This year we celebrate the 44th National SMA Pilgrimage and Novena of Prayer to Our Lady of Knock. The Novena ends today at 3pm with Mass at Knock Shrine. Those who cannot be present in Knock...

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: Isaiah 55:10-11; Romans 8:18-23; Matthew 13:1-23 Theme: Co-workers in the birth of a New Creation Jesus’ favourite way of teaching was by using stories or parables. There are over 30...
Readings: Zechariah 9:9-10; Romans 8:9.11-13; Matthew 11:25-30 Theme: The ‘Yoke’ of Jesus On the night of October 11, 1962, a large crowd of mostly young people, many carrying torches, made their...
Readings: 2 Kings 4:8-11,14-16; Romans 6: 3-4,8-11; Matthew 10:27-42 Theme: The Cost of Discipleship The main theme of today’s gospel reading is the cost of discipleship. As Jesus reminds his...
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