BLESSING OF THE SMA CHAPEL IN BANGUI

The pioneer priests of the Society of African Missions arrived in the Central African Republic in September 1977. They began their work in Saint-Jean parish at Galabadja, in Saint Pierre parish at Gobongo and in Saint Pierre Claver at Bria. Then they opened a formation house in Bimbo, worked in Begoua and in the diocese of Berberati. It was in 2006 that the SMA got a regional house in Bangui with the approval of the General Council.

What if you knew...

Two weeks ago in Rome concluded the general assembly that was historic in nature. It saw for the first time 50% of the members taking partfor the very first time. For the first time too, an Italian SMA was elected Superior General.

SMA General Assembly 2019: New General Council

Finally! They are four: an Italian Superior General, a Beninese Vicar General, an Indian and a Polish General Councilors. It is the new Leadership team that will ensure the unity of missionary activity of the Society of African Missions for the next six years.

Assembly support to the churches of Burkina Faso and Niger

Michel Cartatéguy sends a message of solidarity to the churches of Burkina Faso and Niger.

General Assembly: SMA, a family faithful to its founding charism

Saturday, May 10, 2019: end of the second week of work of the 21st session of the SMA General Assembly. It has been held in Rome since April 30 and continues until May 24, 2019, at the Casa per Ferie, 134 Via di Val Cannuta, at the Convent of the Sisters of the Compagnia di Santa Teresa di Jesu.

General Assembly 2019

The 21st General Assembly opened in Rome this Tuesday, April 30. The previous day, each delegate introduced himself/herself with a symbolic object. Many small flags remind us that the SMA has flourished in four different continents. It was a great joy for all to meet after sometimes and for others after many years of separation. They are 46 participants including two lay representatives from the four corners of the world. Colorful assembly, where young and old are happy to take part in this event for the Society of African Missions (SMA). For the first time, in the history of SMA, 50% of the members of this Assembly are participating for the first time in this gathering.

Prayer to Our Lady of Fourvière in communion with the hostages of the Sahel

 "... In every way we’re troubled but not cr ushed, frustrated but not in despair, persecuted but not abandoned, struck down but not destroyed. We are always carrying around the death of Jesus in our bodies, so that the life of Jesus may be clearly shown in our bodies. While we are alive, we are constantly being handed over to death for Jesus’ sake, so that the life of Jesus may be clearly shown in our mortal bodies. And so death is at work in us, but life is at work in you. ... "2 Corinthians 4: 7-15.

Protection and Safeguarding of Minors and Vulnerable Adults

The crime of sexual abuse by some Church leaders has touched us all at a very deep level. Many priests and parishioners remain hurt, angry, cynical, and confused. The trauma is not something that will simply go away with time. Something awful has happened for which no explanation or excuse will do.