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Mission stories
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Embracing Differences: Father Koné’s Summer in France
This summer, Father Bonaventure Lahafia Koné, a priest of the Society of African Missions (SMA), experienced a unique opportunity in France. For the first time, he spent the summer serving in a rural parish, in the countryside between Charlieu and Roanne. Upon his arrival, he quickly realized that despite cultural differences, his previous missionary experience…
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Tribute to Fr. Pierre Jaboulay: A Life of Faith and Mission
On Thursday, July 25, Fr. Pierre Jaboulay, SMA, was laid to rest at the African Missions Cemetery in Montferrier. The funeral Mass, presided over by Mgr. Michel Cartateguy, former Archbishop of Niamey, gathered family members, the SMA spiritual family, and staff from the retirement home where Fr. Jaboulay resided. This simple yet solemn ceremony was…
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Fr. Mandirola, sma publishes on the writings of Fr. Borghero, pioneer missionary in West Africa
Fr. Renzo Mandirola Publishes Comprehensive Volume on Fr. Francesco Borghero
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Fr. Régis Peillon: A century of wisdom, grace, and inspiration
Montferrier, July 3, 2024 – Surrounded by family, friends, and numerous members of the Society of African Missions (SMA), Fr. Régis Peillon celebrated his 100th birthday. Born on July 3, 1924, in Champagne-au-Mont-d’Or in the Diocese of Lyon, this dedicated missionary devoted his life to the service of God and others. Today, the SMA family…
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Jean Claude Gianadda’s Concert: A Hymn of Love and Mission
Jean Claude Gianada’s Concert: A Hymn of Love and Mission
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Calvary and Hope in the Savanna: The Tragedy of the Gourmanché Farmers
On May 29th, in the arid lands of the savanna leading to Burkina Faso, tragic events shook the villages of Nadouani and Tchinibai. Nigerien soldiers, supposed to protect the inhabitants, committed acts of violence, leaving behind a trail of devastation and fear. This tragedy highlights the ongoing suffering of the Gourmanché people, caught in the…
