Novena to Bishop Brésillac (Day1)
Plenary Council 2022
SMA News - January 2023
Vatican City, October 4, 2023 - In a significant and timely Apostolic Exhortation titled "Laudate Deum," released on the feast of St. Francis of Assisi and coinciding with the opening of the Synod on Synodality, Pope Francis delivers a powerful message addressing the urgent climate crisis and the need for a shift in the technological paradigm.
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In a world characterized by diversity and globalization, bridging cultural gaps and fostering understanding becomes paramount, especially in religious contexts. The Fraternité Laïque Missionnaire (FLM) concluded its second edition of a three-day welcome session this Sunday, 24th September for Society of African Missions (SMA) priests who have freshly arrived in France.
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In a year marked by blessings and divine vocations, the Society of African Missions (SMA) joyfully commemorates the ordination of 18 young men to the priesthood in 2023. These newly ordained priests symbolize the Church's future and an unwavering commitment to serve God's mission in various corners of the world. Among these newly ordained priests are individuals hailing from diverse backgrounds and countries, each on a unique journey to the priesthood.
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In a momentous occasion, the Society of African Mission (SMA) extends its heartfelt congratulations to Sr. Mary T. Barron, OLA, Superior General of the Congregation of the Sisters of Our Lady of the Apostles, on her election as the new President of the International Union of Superiors General (UISG). This esteemed position will see Sr. Mary at the helm of UISG until May 2025, marking a significant milestone in her dedicated service to the Church and her congregation.
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The SMA General Council and confreres serving the Generalate, also known as SMA Curia, gathered at the tranquil Centro Ad Gentes, a Conference & Retreat Center run by the Divine Word Missionaries (SVD) in the picturesque village of Nemi in the Alban Hills of the Province of Rome. This assembly, spanning from September 10th to 13th, 2023, bore the theme "Missionaries United in Prayer and Service to the SMA," signifying the guiding vision for the forthcoming pastoral year.
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In a momentous event marking a significant milestone in the history of the Society of African Missions, SMA 150 Cours Gambetta has once again opened its doors, heralding a renewal of its mission's purpose and an unwavering commitment to its venerable missionary heritage. On Saturday, 9th, September, this historic occasion was highlighted by a solemn Eucharistic celebration, presided over by the esteemed Primate of Gauls, Archbishop Olivier de Germain.
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On the occasion of the 400th anniversary of the apparitions of Sainte Anne in Sainte Anne d'Auray, the spiritual family of the Society of African Missions is participating in the celebrations organized by the Church of the Diocese of Vannes, from July 15th to August 20th, 2023. Why Sainte Anne d'Auray? What happened there? And why is Sainte Anne the patron saint of Brittany?
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Charism and Constitutions
SMA Founder Bsp. Melchior Marion de Brésillac
Message from the Superior General and his councils
Synod 2021-2023
