Readings: 1 Samuel 16:1,6-7,10-13; Ephesians 5:8-14; John 9:1-41 Theme: ‘Be like children of Light’ (Eph 5:8) By Michael McCabe, SMA Last Sunday we had a wonderful story from the Gospel of John,...
Latest News
Holy See: Christians are most persecuted religious community in world
The article below is from Vatican News and was written by Isabella H. de Carvalho. It reports on an address made recently by Archbishop Ettore Balestrero, the Holy See’s Permanent Observer to the...
A POEM – a thought for Lent
A short poem by Fr Flor McCarthy SDB suitable for this time of Lent. Before looking out, look in. Filmed, produced and voiced by Paul...
DROMANTINE – programme of retreats and workshops 2026
This year marks a remarkable milestone — 100 years of the Society of African Missions (SMA) in Dromantine. Since 1926, Dromantine has stood as a place of faith, learning, and welcome — its doors...
Homily for the 3rd Sunday of Lent, 2026
Readings: Exodus 17:3-7; Romans 5:1-2,5-8; John 4:5-42 Theme: Living Water By Michael McCabe, SMA As a young lad, growing up on a small farm in the country before the advent of water on tap, one of...
Fr Michael McGrath S.M.A – Funeral Homily
Below is the homily preached by Fr Michael McGrath CC, Saint Mel’s Cathedral, Longford during Funeral Mass of his uncle, Fr Michael McGrath SMA, at the Church of Our Lady of Lourdes,...
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 3rd Sunday of Ordinary Time 2026
Readings Isaiah 8: 23-9:3; 1 Corinthians 1:10-13,17; Matthew 4: 12-23 Theme: ‘The people who walked in darkness have seen a great light’ (Is 9:2) By Michael McCabe, SMA The theme of light looms...
Homily for the Second Sunday of Year A – 18th January 2026
Readings: Isaiah 49:3,5-6; 1 Corinthians 1:1-3; John 1:29-34 Theme: Witnessing to Christ, the Light of the World By Michael McCabe, SMA Last Sunday we celebrated the Feast of the Baptism of the...
Homily for the Feast of the Baptism of the Lord, 2026
Readings: Isaiah 42: 1-4,6-7; Acts 10:34-38; Matthew 3:19-16 Theme: ‘This is my Son, the Beloved; my favour rests on him’ (Mt 2:13) By Michael McCabe, SMA. Today we celebrate the feast of the...
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