Society of African Missions (SMA)
The Society of African Missions (SMA) was founded on December 8, 1856 in Lyon, France. The initials “SMA” stand for the name in Latin: Societas Missionum ad Afros.
They, at SMA, are a community of Catholic missionaries who come from around the world with a commitment to serve the people of Africa.(L to R.)Fr. Martin Nwosu, Fr. Tom Wright (Provincial Superior - SMA USA), Fr. Abu Cole, and Fr. Samuel Agbeme. For 150 years, SMA missionaries have been present in Africa.
They strive to be a living witness to the Gospel of Jesus Christ among our brothers and sisters in that continent and among people of African heritage wherever they live.
Society of African Missions are priests, deacons, seminarians, and lay men and women. They are teachers, carpenters, health care professionals, musicians and more. They work, live, and worship in the spirit of Christian community.
They are called to share the language, culture, and history of the peoples they serve, following the tradition of their Founder, Melchior Marion de Brsillac (1813-1859).
Today, SMA has locations around the world and more than 1000 priests, brothers, and laypeople serving throughout Africa. The international administrative headquarters of SMA is in Rome.
For more information, please visit http://www.smafathers.orgok