SMA News
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Where Mission Finds Its Melody: The Story of Father Emmanuel
Father Emmanuel, a priest of the Society of African Missions, begins a new chapter of his ministry in France, bringing together his missionary vocation, pastoral commitment and passion for sacred music in service of the Gospel.
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The Last Missionary? Father Alain Derbier’s 50-Year African Journey
Fr. Alain Derbier SMA celebrates his Golden Jubilee of priestly and missionary service on 19 July 2026 at Les Cartières, Chaponost, France — 50 years of faithful service, love and dedication to mission.
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Why Safeguarding is important for the Church and the SMA in particular
Safeguarding is a shared responsibility: creating safe spaces where every child and vulnerable person is seen, heard, respected and protected.
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At Fourvière, the SMA–OLA Jubilee Pilgrimage in France Concludes in Joy and Hope
By Pierre-Paul Dossekpli Chaponost, Tuesday, July 28, 2026 — The sixth and final day of the pilgrimage held in France as part of the triple jubilee of the Society…
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At La Guillotière, the OLA-SMA Missionary Family Celebrates its Triple Jubilee
By Pierre-Paul Dossekpli Lyon, 27 July 2026 — It was in the church of Notre-Dame Saint-Louis de la Guillotière, in Lyon, that the fifth day of celebrations of the…
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In Vénissieux, Following the Footsteps of Blessed Angèle-Marie Littlejohn and Bibiane Leclercq, Martyrs of Algeria
By Pierre-Paul Dossekpli This Sunday, July 26, the pilgrims of the SMA and the Sisters of Our Lady of the Apostles (OLA) left the North of France, the birthplace…
