Welcome to the February 2026 edition of the SMA Journal. We celebrate the 90th Birthday of Fr Eddie Deeney SMA and also the launch of his latest book. In a piece prepared by the SMA Wilton...
Welcome to the February 2026 edition of the SMA Journal. We celebrate the 90th Birthday of Fr Eddie Deeney SMA and also the launch of his latest book. In a piece prepared by the SMA Wilton...
Readings: Ecclesiasticus 15:16-21; 1 Corinthians 2:6-10 Matthew 5:17-37 Theme: Law and Virtue By Michael McCabe, SMA Human estimates of the value of law have varied from Aristotle’s sober statement...
Let us pray that children suffering from incurable diseases and their families receive the necessary medical care and support, never losing strength and hope. By praying with Pope Leo (see the text...
(Agenzia Fides) – “Mr. President, this is a desperate appeal to you to put an end to the relentless attacks against the population living in the local administrative areas of Agwara and Borgu, both...
(Agenzia Fides) – Several towns in the Agwara Local Government Area (LGA) in Niger State, in north-central Nigeria, have been the target of armed attacks. According to a statement from the Diocese...
Readings: Isaiah 58:7-10; 1 Corinthians 2:1-5; Matthew 5:13-16 Theme: Called to be the Light of the World and the Salt of the Earth By Michael McCabe, SMA In his 1969 hit song, ‘Try a Little...

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 60:1-6; Ephesians 3:2-3a. 5-6; Matthew 2:1-12 Theme: ‘We saw his star as it rose and have come to do him homage’ (Mt 2:2) By Michael McCabe, SMA Today we celebrate the Solemnity of...
Readings: Ecclesiasticus 24:1-2,8-12; Ephesians 1:3-6,15-18; John 1:1-18 Theme: ‘The Word was made flesh and lived among us’ (John 1:14).. Many of you may remember a popular song in the 1990’s,...
Readings: 6:22-27; Galatians 4:4-7; Luke 2:16-21 By Michael McCabe, SMA Today, the 1st of January 2026, we celebrate the Solemnity of Mary, Mother of God, honouring Mary as the mother of Jesus...
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