Mission stories
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Father Melkie’s story: cultural adaptation and community support
Fr. Selvaraj Melkie, member of the MSFS congregation (Missionaries of St. Francis de Sales), and a doctoral student in missiology at the Catholic University of Lyon, Sunday 9 February 2025. (Photo credit: SMA Media Center/Dominic Wabwireh)
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The missionary value of monastic prayer
Image Credit: Daniel Tibi – Pope Francis’ message for the 98th World Mission Day recalls the Gospel parable of the wedding banquet in which the king tells his servants…
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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…
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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…
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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…
