Tomorrow, 12th December, will be a special day in the life of the SMA Kenya Province as one of the main occasions in a year-long series of events, celebrating the 30th Anniversary of the SMA House...
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Bishop of Kontagora: “The freed hostages are on their way to their families”
Abuja (Agenzia Fides) – “The 100 freed children and young people are on their way from Minna, the capital of Niger State, to Papiri to return to their families,” reports Bishop Bulus...
Homily for the 3rd Sunday of Advent Year 2025
Readings: Isaiah 35:1-6,10; James 5:7-10; Matthew 11:2-11 Theme: The Joy of the Gospel By Michael McCabe, SMA Joy is the dominant theme of our liturgy on this, the 3rd Sunday of Advent. In our...
A HOMILY FOR SMA FOUNDATION DAY – Dec 8th
On the Feast of the Immaculate Conception 169 years ago, Mgr Melchior de Marion Brésillac founded the Society of African Missions. In a letter written on the 13th December 1856 to the then Prefect...
A TIME FOR PEACE – Part two
One of the most beautiful texts read in Advent is in continuity with the above moral-theological trajectory, involving the coming of the messianic king: ‘For a son has been born for us, a son has...
A TIME FOR PEACE – Part one
Below is the first part of an Advent Reflection by Fr Kevin O’Gorman. Part two will be published next Sunday. October 4th this year marked the 60th anniversary of Pope Saint Paul VI’s...
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 First Sunday of Advent Year A
Readings: Isaiah 2:1-5; Romans 13:11-14; Matthew 24:37-44 Theme: Longing for Peace By Michael McCabe, SMA We begin our new liturgical year with the season of Advent – four weeks of preparation for...
Homily for the 34th Sunday of Ordinary Time 2025
The Solemnity of Jesus Christ, King of the Universe Readings: 2 Samuel 5:1-3; Colossians 1:12-20; Luke 23:35-43 Theme: The Kingship of Jesus By Michael McCabe, SMA The solemnity of Christ the...
Homily for the 33rd Sunday of Ordinary Time 2025
Readings: Malachi 3:19-20; 2 Thessalonians 3: 7-12; Luke 21:5-19 Theme: ‘Your perseverance will win you your lives’ (Lk 21:19) By Michael McCabe, SMA As we near the end of the Church’s liturgical...
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