Société
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Bishop Jean Bonfils (SMA): Missionary, Bishop, Servant of the Church
Bishop Jean Bonfils, SMA (1930–2026)Missionary of the Society of African Missions, and Bishop of Viviers and then of Nice.Teacher, organiser of missionary formation, and servant of the Church in numerous pastoral and ecclesial missions. It is with deep sorrow that we learned on Tuesday of the passing of Bishop Jean Bonfils. His death marks the departure…
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They Are Already Arriving: The Plenary Council Approaches
In six days, SMA Provincials and Districts Superiors will travel from their corners of the world, gather in one room, and make decisions that will shape the Society for years to come. That moment arrives on Monday, May 18, and it is the Plenary Council 2026. In fact, the journey has already begun. The Superior…
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Côte d’Ivoire: the SMA welcomes two new Honorary Members
A Special Moment Yesterday’s first Sunday Mass at the Parish of “St Michel d’Adjamé” was marked by a moment that stood out from the usual rhythm of the liturgy, a moment of gratitude, recognition, and quiet emotion. In the presence of the faithful, the SMA had the honor of welcoming Mrs. Reine Sidje KOUTOUAN, as…
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The priest who had to learn to be observed
Fr. Eric Yapi Yapi, SMA, is a missionary priest of the Society of African Missions (SMA), originally from Ivory Coast, recently appointed to the International Forum for Research between Missionaries and Missiologists (FIRMEM) in Lyon, France—a joint SMA–NDA initiative aimed at promoting dialogue between missionaries and missiologists, deepening missionary reflection, and supporting teams working in…
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Convocation of the Plenary Council 2026
The Superior General has officially convoked the Plenary Council of the Society in accordance with Article 104.1 of the SMA Constitutions and Laws. This international gathering will be held at the Domus Fidei Centre, Eucharistic Heart of Jesus (EHJ), located in Allen, Lagos, Nigeria. The Plenary Council will run from 17 May to 30 May…
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Echo from the Philippines
The SMA Philippine District (SMA PhD) held its District Assembly on February 9–14, 2026, at Bresillac House in Pintong Gubat, Paliparan III, Dasmariñas, Cavite, Philippines. Fourteen SMA Fathers, including Fr. Didier Lawson, general councilor, and three lay collaborators participated. To set the spiritual tone of the assembly, the gathering began with a recollection led by…
