Portrait
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Father Alexis Nicabou: An SMA Missionary at the Crossroads
Father Alexis Nicabou — from the frontiers of West Africa to the land of the SMA founder. A missionary of encounter, listening, and fraternity, ready for a new chapter in Castelnaudary.
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Global Membership Overview: SMA as of January 2026
As of January 2026, the Society of African Missions (SMA) counts 907 members worldwide, according to newly compiled international statistics. The data reveal a strong global presence, a membership dominated by permanent members, and a workforce primarily composed of priests, serving both within their Units of origin and abroad. Strong Base of Permanent Members Out…
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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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Provincial Superior of Italy
Rev. Fr. Ceferino CAINELLI has been re-elected Provincial Superior of Italy. He will lead the province for the next six years to come.Congratulations to the province of Italy and all the best wishes to Fr. Ceferino CAINELLI in his continue role as Provincial Superior.We assure the province of our prayers.
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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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Fr. Walter Woamede’s Commitment: A Mission in West Africa
In the vibrant landscape of West Africa, the missionary journey of Father Walter Woamede, SMA, stands out for its dedication and profound impact. Originally from the Archdiocese of Lomé in Togo, Father Walter has devoted his life to the service of the Church and his community. His story is one of unwavering faith, nurtured from…
