Charism and Constitutions

  • New Appointed Councilors

    Following the recent nominations of District and Delegation Superiors, the Superior General and his Council have appointed the new Councilors for the province of Kenya, and for the various Districts and Delegations in accordance with Articles 123 and 129.2 of our Constitutions and Laws. These appointments reflect the Society’s ongoing commitment to synodality, accountability, and…

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  • Hands of Faith: Fr René YAO’s Mission with the Deaf

    In 2013, while doing his “stage” in Liberia, Fr René faced a moment that would shape the rest of his life. “Fr Gareth Jenkins sent us to teach catechism in Oscar Romero, an American NGO in Liberia. Together with my colleague seminarian Gerard Kofi, we failed — because we didn’t know sign language. The children…

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  • New Leadership for SMA Côte d’Ivoire: A Homily on Authority Rooted in Fraternity

    Abidjan, August 1, 2025 — During a solemn Eucharistic celebration marking the installation of the new leadership team of the SMA Province of Côte d’Ivoire, a homily was delivered by Fr. Rémi Fatchéoun, inviting reflection on the meaning of authority in the Church, rooted in the example of Christ himself. Below is the full text…

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  • Charism and Constitutions

    Charism and Constitutions

    Dear members, associates, and SeminariansI am glad to meet you all through this article to invite you to a new journey at the beginning of this new year. It is a journey of study, reflection, and exploration called, “Charism and Constitutions”.The Superior General promulgated the newly revised Constitutions and Laws of the Society last month.…

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  • Charisme et Constitutions

    Charisme et Constitutions

    Chers confrères, associés et séminaristesJe suis très heureux de vous rencontrer à travers cet article pour vous inviter à un nouveau voyage au début de cette nouvelle année. Il s’agit d’un voyage d’étude, de réflexion et d’exploration appelé « Charisme et Constitutions ».Le mois dernier, le Supérieur Général a promulgué la nouvelle version des Constitutions et des Lois…

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  • Articles Fondamentaux de 1858

    Articles Fondamentaux de 1858

    Articles Fondamentaux qui feront la base du règlement des Missions Africaines (1) La Société des Missions Africaines a pour but principal l’évangélisation des pays de l’Afrique qui ont le plus besoin de missionnaires. Elle se met sous la protection de la Sacrée Congrégation de la Propagande, à l’autorité de laquelle elle restera toujours parfaitement soumise…

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