Society of African Missions (SMA)

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The 22nd General Assembly of the Society of African Missions officially opens in Rocca di Papa

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Rev. Fr. Antonio Porcellato giving the openining speech for the 22nd General Assembly of the SMA at Rocca di Papa in Rome, May 18, 2025.
The Superior General and Council’s report to the 22nd SMA General Assembly

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From left to right Fr. Francis Rozario, Fr. Antonio Porcellato, Fr. François de Paul Houngue and Fr. Krzystof Pachut, during the Superior General and General Council's report to the 22nd SMA General Assembly at Rocca di Papa, Rome May 21, 2025.
Recollection day

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Mission, Discernment, and Leadership

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Delegates participate in a plenary session of the 22nd SMA General Assembly at Rocca di Papa, Rome, with some raising their hands during discussions on May 27, 2025.
Day 5 of the 2nd week of the SMA General Assembly: preparing for the future and discerning governance

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Fr. François Du Penhoat, newly elected Superior General of the SMA, addresses delegates during the plenary session of the 22nd SMA General Assembly at Rocca di Papa on May 30, 2025.
SMA General Assembly 2025: unity in diversity marks day 1 of the 3rd and final week

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Delegates attentively follow presentations by thematic groups during the ongoing 2025 SMA General Assembly at Rocca di Papa, Rome, on June 2, 2025.
SMA General Assembly: Kenya elevated to Province as delegates advance key decisions

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A delegate participates in the plenary discussions during the ongoing 2025 SMA General Assembly at Rocca di Papa, Rome, on June 5, 2025.
Closing remarks of the Superior General at the 2025 SMA General Assembly

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Fr. François Marie Hervé Du Penhoat, Superior General of the Society of African Missions, delivers his closing address at the conclusion of the 2025 SMA General Assembly held at Rocca di Papa, Rome, on June 8, 2025.
Day 2 of the SMA General Assembly: building unity through dialogue and structure

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A section of the members of the 22nd General Assembly at Rocca di Papa may 19, 2025.
Day 5 of the 22nd SMA General Assembly: financial status and a historic appointment mark the day

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Fr. Didier Lawson, the Bursar General of the Society of African Missions, giving the financial report during the 22nd SMA General Assembly at Rocca di Papa, Rome on May 22, 2025.
Free Sunday

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Fr. Du Penhoat Elected Superior General on Day 3 of SMA General Assembly

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Fr. François du Penhoat taking the oath of service during the Eucharistic celebration following his election as Superior General of the Society of African Missions at the 22nd SMA General Assembly, held at the Sacred Heart Spirituality Centre in Rocca di Papa, Rome, on May 27, 2025.
New General Councillors

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The new General Council, Fr. Damian Bresnahan, (l) Vicar General, Fr. François Du Penhoat, (c) Superior General and Fr. Didier Lawson, (r), Councillor.
SMA General Assembly 2025: formation, missionary zeal, and structural renewal shape day two of the final week

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A group of delegates engages in discussion following a presentation on integral formation during the 22nd SMA General Assembly at Rocca di Papa, Rome, on June 3, 2025.
A Day of grace and unity: SMA delegates meet Pope Leo XIV at the Vatican during 2025 General Assembly

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Delegates awaiting the arrival of Pope Leo XIV at the Vatican. In the front row, from left to right: Fr. François Du Penhoat, Superior General; Fr. Damian Andrew Bresnahan, Vicar General; Fr. Didier Lawson, General Councillor; Fr. Antonio Porcellato, former Superior General; Fr. Adrianus Johannes Pijpers, Provincial Superior of the Netherlands; and Michel Cartatéguy, former Archbishop of Niamey and delegate from the Lyon Province — June 6, 2025.