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““A voice cries out: ‘In the wilderness prepare the way of the Lord, make straight in the desert a highway for our God.’” Isaiah 40:3

About the SMA

The Society of African Missions (SMA) is a catholic missionary society founded in 1856 by Venerable Bishop Melchior de Marion Brésillac.  It is an International family of Missionaries bonded together by their common response to the command of Jesus Christ to: “Go out to the whole world; proclaim the Good News to all creation” (Mk 16: 15).

SMA’s work to build up faith communities, church structures, provide education, health care, social development and to promote justice and care for creation.  Through these means, SMAs seek to be an effective response to the missionary vocation of the Church, chiefly among Africans and people of African origin.

Our projects

The Tanga House project is run by members of the Society of African Missions (SMA) in cooperation with Polish Loreto Sisters and SMA lay missionaries.  It provides a safe home for Albino children in Tanzania – who because of their condition are often stigmatised and excluded.  They are sometimes killed or subjected to violence and mutilation due to a superstitious belief associated with witchcraft that albino body parts can bring wealth.

Remember the Missions in Your WILL

Leaving a gift in your Will is a special way to help our Mission work. Your kindness and generosity can live on even after you are gone.

If you require more information please contact the SMA House nearest to you, or send an e-mail to [email protected].

Latest News

PEACE BE WITH YOU ALL

PEACE BE WITH YOU ALL

Pope Leo XVI ‘s papacy began in a time of many wars, growing International division and tension.  Adherence to humanitarian and Christian values respecting human dignity, truth, justice, and...

Homily for the Fourth Sunday of Advent, Year A 2025

Homily for the Fourth Sunday of Advent, Year A 2025

Readings: Isaiah 7:10-14; Romans 1:1-7; Matthew 1:18-24 Theme: Joseph, a very special Father By Michael McCabe, SMA The role of Mary in the unfolding of God’s plan of salvation is one of the great...

God Bless us, every one.

God Bless us, every one.

Thanks to Fr Hugh Harkin SMA for bringing this to our attention and for providing the information here, which is suitable for this time, as we look towards Christmas.  The poem below is obviously...

CONGRATULATIONS TO SMA KENYA

CONGRATULATIONS TO SMA KENYA

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...

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 Fourth Sunday of Advent, Year A 2025

Homily for the Fourth Sunday of Advent, Year A 2025

Readings: Isaiah 7:10-14; Romans 1:1-7; Matthew 1:18-24 Theme: Joseph, a very special Father By Michael McCabe, SMA The role of Mary in the unfolding of God’s plan of salvation is one of the great...

Homily for the 3rd Sunday of Advent Year 2025

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...

Homily for the 2nd Sunday of Advent, Year A 2025

Homily for the 2nd Sunday of Advent, Year A 2025

Readings: Isaiah 11:1-10; Romans 15:4-9; Matthew 3:1-12 Theme: ‘A Future without Hope is like a Night without Stars’ By Michael McCabe, SMA Many of you, I’m sure, have seen Franco Zeffirelli’s great...

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