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A Definitive Yes to Mission: Anselmo Fabiano Commits for Life in the SMA
A day of joy, thanksgiving and deep emotion marked the life of Anselmo Fabiano, an SMA seminarian, who on Sunday, 6 September 2026, made his perpetual oath of belonging to the Society of African Missions (SMA), Province of Italy. The celebration took place in the SMA-OLA community of Feriole (Padua), in the presence of his…
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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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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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A New Chapter for the SMA in Angola
For decades, SMA missionaries traveled to Angola to proclaim the Gospel, serve communities and help build the local Church. Now, something new is taking shape. Sebastião Moniz Dejoro is preparing on Saturday, August 29, to become the first Angolan priest of the Society of African Missions (SMA). His ordination is therefore more than a personal…
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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.
