Mission stories
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The SMA Celebrates 140 Years of Catholicism in Ashanti, Launches Health Facility Project
The Society of African Missions (SMA) recently concluded a yearlong celebration marking the 140th anniversary of the introduction of Catholicism into Ashanti. The momentous occasion, which took place on June 25th, 2023, honored the historic visit of Fr. Auguste Moreau to Mahyia Palace in 1882, where he sought permission to establish the Catholic Church in…
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Paula Soumaya Domit: Empowering Turkana Women for a Peaceful Future
Paula Soumaya Domit, a dedicated Conflict Management intern at Shalom-SCCRR and a Master’s student at the Harvard Kennedy School of Government, has embarked on a transformative journey to empower marginalized Turkana women in Northern Kenya. Through her academic pursuits, data-driven approaches, and a deep commitment to human security and positive peace, Domit aims to create a more equitable future…
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“Uniting Cultures in Faith: The Society of African Missions Family at Sainte Anne d’Auray”
On the occasion of the 400th anniversary of the apparitions of Sainte Anne in Sainte Anne d’Auray, the spiritual family of the Society of African Missions is participating in the celebrations organized by the Church of the Diocese of Vannes, from July 15th to August 20th, 2023. Why Sainte Anne d’Auray? What happened there? And…
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Egypt: a multifaceted Church
In Egypt, one cannot but meet happy and proud Christians despite all the persecutions suffered. The primary reason for these: pride and happiness, in the understanding of Egyptians, is that Christianity in Egypt was seeded by Christ himself. Indeed, Christ, according to tradition, lived three and half years in there while infant. Saint Matthew narrates…
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Interreligious, Intercultural and Ecumenical Dialogue
The Commission for Interreligious, Intercultural and Ecumenical Dialogue met in Rome from 4 to 8 April, 2016 Two of the meeting’s participants responded to our questions to present the work that they had done. These were Fathers François de Paul Hounguè and Dominic Xavier. Who organized this meeting, and for what purpose?The General Council. For…
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Interreligious Dialogue: An Imperative
27th of October is the day we SMA have chosen to celebrate, pray and reflect on the dimension of dialogue in our apostolate. This year, I have asked Isa Saliu, a priest of the diocese of Kontagora in Nigeria, and a student at PISAI (Pontificio Istituto di Studi Arabi e d’Islamistica), who resides with us at via della…
