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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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International SMA Contest for the 2025 General Assembly: A Call to Imagination and Creativity
As the 2025 General Assembly of the Society of African Missions draws near, an enthusiastic call is extended to all members to participate in creating a distinctive logo and evocative hymn. Under the inspiring theme “Set Apart to Proclaim the Gospel in Africa, with Africa and from Africa,” this assembly offers a unique opportunity for…
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Synodality: What’s it all About?
IntroductionJust as the concept of ‘inculturation’ suddenly appeared on the horizon of ecclesial discourse about fifty years ago, so the concept of ‘synodality’ has recently emerged into the foreground of contemporary ecclesial debate. It has become one of Pope Francis’s favourite themes and, as Fr Gerry O’Hanlon SJ states, the key to understanding the quiet…
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SMA’s 50-Year Jubilee in Zambia: A Journey of Faith, Reflection, and Challenges
Divine Mercy Parish today bore witness to a historic celebration, as at least 35 priests congregated, marking the 50th anniversary of the Society of African Missions (SMA) in Zambia. The atmosphere was charged with a sense of history and gratitude for the groundwork laid by Irish missionaries including by those who rest in Zambian soil,…
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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…
