SMA News
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Antoine Chevrier, a prominent Lyon figure whose influence also marked the missionary history of the SMA.
From the Prado to the Mission Fr. Antoine Chevrier, founder of the Prado, and Bishop Paul Pellet, SMA — a spiritual legacy that carried the call to “follow Jesus poor” from the streets of Lyon to the mission in Africa.
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After Leo XIV: What Future for the Church in France?
Pope Leo XIV shares a tender moment with children and families during his historic visit to France, offering a powerful image of faith, hope and closeness to the people.
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A New Chapter of Missionary Collaboration: “You Too, Come to My Vineyard”
Nantes, 19 September 2026 — Bishop Laurent Percerou with the new SMA team, SMA confreres, OLA Sisters, diocesan clergy and concelebrants at the installation of Fr. Yves Tchogli Koffi Tognisse at Saint-Barthélemy-entre-Loire-et-Divatte.
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“The Mission Belongs to God”: Fr. Justin Kette on 20 Years of Missionary Service
Fr. Justin Sylvestre Kette, SMA, is preparing for a new missionary assignment in South Africa.
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The ‘danger of living in a laboratory’: Father Mandirola’s warning to the SMA Curia
By Pierre-Paul Dossekpli From September 8 to 10, 2026, the General Curia of the Society of African Missions (SMA) met at the Domus Aurea Center in Rome to reflect on how to better serve the congregation. The first day was led by Fr. Renzo Mandirola, SMA, from the Province of Italy. He invited those in…
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31 New SMA Priests this Year: The Mission Continues
The Society of African Missions(SMA) rejoices in thanksgiving for 31 new missionaries who have been ordained after years of prayer, formation, study and preparation for mission. Their ordination is more than a personal milestone. It is a celebration of the continuing vitality of missionary vocation and a powerful reminder that God continues to call young…
