Happy Easter

As though some heavy stone were rolled away, 
You find an open door where all was closed, 
Wide as an empty tomb on Easter Day…. 

The way is open, death has been deposed, 
As though some heavy stone were rolled away, 
And you are free at last on Easter Day

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.

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].

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.

Latest News

Homily for Easter Sunday 2026 

Homily for Easter Sunday 2026 

Readings: Acts 10:34, 37-43; Col 3:1-4; John 20:1-9  Theme: Christ has turned all our sunsets into dawn (Clement of Alexandria)  By Michael McCabe, SMA In the early 19th century, gas lighting was...

The Dromantine Stations of the Cross

The Dromantine Stations of the Cross

The script in this video is from “The Dromantine Stations of the Cross”, written by Fr Kevin O’Gorman SMA.  It is voiced by Mr Paul O’Flynn and uses images provided by Frs Kevin O’Gorman, Des...

Holy Thursday 2026 – Homily

Holy Thursday 2026 – Homily

Readings:  Exodus12:1-8,11-14; 1 Corinthians 11:23-26;  John 13:1-15 Theme: ‘I have given you an example so that you may copy what I have done to you’ Jn 13:15). Introduction This evening, we...

Palm Sunday Homily – Year 2026

Palm Sunday Homily – Year 2026

Readings: Isaiah 50:4-7; Philippians 2:6-11; Matthew 26:14-27,66 Theme: ‘There was a shout about my ears and palms before my feet’ (G.K. Chesterton) By Michael McCabe, SMA Today, Palm [Passion]...

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 Easter Sunday 2026 

Homily for Easter Sunday 2026 

Readings: Acts 10:34, 37-43; Col 3:1-4; John 20:1-9  Theme: Christ has turned all our sunsets into dawn (Clement of Alexandria)  By Michael McCabe, SMA In the early 19th century, gas lighting was...

Palm Sunday Homily – Year 2026

Palm Sunday Homily – Year 2026

Readings: Isaiah 50:4-7; Philippians 2:6-11; Matthew 26:14-27,66 Theme: ‘There was a shout about my ears and palms before my feet’ (G.K. Chesterton) By Michael McCabe, SMA Today, Palm [Passion]...

Homily for 5th Sunday of Lent 2026

Homily for 5th Sunday of Lent 2026

Readings: Ezekiel 37:12-14; Romans 8:8-11; John 11:1-45 Theme: ‘I am the resurrection and the life’ (Jn 11:25) By Michael McCabe, SMA. In today’s gospel reading from John we have the familiar story...

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