Charism and Constitutions
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Before the Plenary Council Begins, Visit to the Roots
“A tree without roots cannot withstand the storm.“ It is a truth the SMA knows well. And some few days before the Plenary Council 2026, the Superior General, Fr François du PENHOAT and the Provincial Superior of Nigeria, Fr Emmanuel DIM, chose to go back to the roots, literally. Before the meetings begin, before the…
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Walking the Walk: A Provincial’s Experience at ICOF
When a leader chooses to undergo renewal himself, he demonstrates that growth and formation are responsibilities shared by all. This is precisely what Fr. Narcisse Ogou SEKA, Provincial Superior of the SMA in Côte d’Ivoire, recently chose to do by personally participating in the Inter-Congregational Ongoing Formation Program (ICOF) in Tanzania. By attending the program…
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Côte d’Ivoire: the SMA welcomes two new Honorary Members
A Special Moment Yesterday’s first Sunday Mass at the Parish of “St Michel d’Adjamé” was marked by a moment that stood out from the usual rhythm of the liturgy, a moment of gratitude, recognition, and quiet emotion. In the presence of the faithful, the SMA had the honor of welcoming Mrs. Reine Sidje KOUTOUAN, as…
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Convocation of the Plenary Council 2026
The Superior General has officially convoked the Plenary Council of the Society in accordance with Article 104.1 of the SMA Constitutions and Laws. This international gathering will be held at the Domus Fidei Centre, Eucharistic Heart of Jesus (EHJ), located in Allen, Lagos, Nigeria. The Plenary Council will run from 17 May to 30 May…
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Official Address of the Superior General on the Occasion of the 169th Anniversary of the SMA
Official Address of Rev. Fr. François Du Penhoat, the Superior General on the Occasion of the 169th Anniversary of the SMA
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Mission Sunday: Renewing Our Missionary Identity – “in Africa, with Africa, and from Africa”
Each year, this year being the 99th edition, the Church celebrates Mission Sunday as a sacred reminder of who she truly is — a missionary community.It is not simply a day for special collections or for distant missionaries; it is a day to rediscover the beating heart of the Church: the salvation of souls (Can…
