On the evening of May 15th, Sanusi Lamido Sanusi, the 14th Emir of Kano, Nigeria visited SMA House Blackrock Rd. During the visit he met with the Leadership Team and members of the SMA Community,...
Latest News
April 2024 | For the formation of men and women religious, and seminarians
Let us pray that men and women religious, and seminarians, grow in their own vocational journey through human, pastoral, spiritual and community formation, that leads them to be credible witnesses...
IMMIGRATION – in context
In recent times much of our media coverage has been taken up with reports on anti-immigrant protests that are being manipulated and promoted by a growing and more vocal right wing. Below is a is a...
Reflection for Ascension 2024
In their Gospels Luke and John adopt two very different approaches, the one narrative, the other philosophical (before theology became a title in its own right). Luke sets out the story of Jesus...
Pay, convert or flee: the dilemma of Christian communities
Below is an article from Agenzia Fides written by Mauro Armanino. It describes the situation in Niger where SMA Fathers have worked. It happens about a hundred kilometers from the capital Niamey....
Sacred Earth: Interfaith Gathering at Ardfoyle
On Saturday 27th of April an event organised by the OLA and SMA Justice Offices in collaboration with Cork Three Faiths Forum took place in the grounds of Ardfoyle Convent. The event to mark Earth...
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 Solemnity of Pentecost Sunday, Year A
Readings: Acts 2:1-11; 1 Corinthians 12:3-7, 12-13; John 20:19-23 Theme: ‘Receive the Holy Spirit’ (Jn 20:22) Today, Pentecost Sunday, we come to the climax of our Easter celebrations. It is often...
Homily for the Solemnity of the Ascension Year A
Readings: Acts 1:1-11; Ephesians 1:17-23; Matthew 28:16-20 Theme: “Go therefore, make disciples of all nations” (Mt 28:18) During a sabbatical programme at the Ecce Homo Institute in Jerusalem in...
6th Sunday of Easter – Year A
Readings: Acts 8:5-8,14-17; 1Peter 3:15-18; Jn 14: 15-21 Theme: ‘I will not leave you orphans; I will come back to you’ (Jn 14:18) ‘Nobody’s Child’ was a popular song in the 1960’s. Sung by Hank...
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