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François du Penhoat: Thirty-five years in retrospect
“I discovered that our presence as SMA in France must be profoundly missionary in nature amidst a land of exhausted Christianity. We are at the very beginning of an immense task, which some think is unworkable..."
It was during the Eucharistic celebration that Father Francois informed us that it was his 35th anniversary of priestly ordination. I left my phone in my room, but I did not want to miss that opportunity. I walked slowly towards Charles Tshingani and whispered to him: ‘Give me your phone so I can take some pictures in the chapel.’
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Kabwe Diocese: SMA ordinations despite Covid-19
“You will not only represent the SMA or your dioceses abroad, but you will be ambassadors of Zambia as a nation.”These words were addressed to Fr. Peddy Sinda, Fr. Western Chewe, Fr. Deotacius Chikontwe, Fr. Chikosi Temani, and Fr. Bernard Mulongo, the five newly ordained priests of the Society of African Missions by the Zambian District Superior Fr. Ignatius Malwa. The ordination Mass was celebrated in the open air under the covid-19 restrictions, the family and friends expressed their joy in song and dance.
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A glance at the Mission of Bougou
The SMA International Media Centre had the privilege to interview Fr. Oshalaiye Christopher, SMA about his mission in the Republic of Benin. This article is a response to that interview.
“I am a happy missionary priest and I am glad to have the opportunity to minister to the people of God every day.” “At some point in time, I thought the number of people present at Mass was more important, I was quite surprised to witness in this new parish that just about 10 – 15 people came for morning Mass which was incomparable to the previous parish I worked in,” he exclaimed, adding that, “it is the savoir-faire I had in Niger when I went to help out the SMA confreres during the break that changed my notion of numbers positively.”
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Togo: State-Church, a step in the right direction?
As part of its policy to promote youth employment and access to basic infrastructure for the most vulnerable, the Togolese government has launched several programs, including the Support of Vulnerable Populations (PSVP). The PSVP, which is a state program, decided to accompany the Church of Togo and more precisely the diocese of Sokodé in its mission of preferential option for the poor. The OCDI Caritas Sokodé is the organ that materializes this mission of the Church in the diocese of Sokodé.
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SMA /OLA Response to human trafficking (SORHT)
In John’s gospel chapter 10:10, Jesus revealed that he came that we might have life and have it in abundance. On the 10th of December 1948, the United Nations General Assembly adopted the Universal Declaration of Human Rights. These rights include the right to life, freedom of thought, freedom of expression, social security, the right to own your things, and freedom of movement and association.
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Africa: Why go back?
Since I announced that I was going back to Africa to serve at the SMA Seminary in Lomé, I received many comments. Some were very positive while others were reserved: "You are courageous to go back after 19 years of break with the African climate." When the SMA General Council asked me for this service, I had first said 'no'. It is important and exciting to accompany young people who will become missionaries at the footsteps of venerable bishop Melchior de Marion Brésillac. Living in the company of young people is just as important.
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Lodwar: The Intrigues of Mission in the "Desert"
“Even in their poverty, the Turkana people are friendly and welcoming.”
The SMA international media Center had an opportunity to interview Fr. Ephraim Joseph Kway SMA, from the Catholic Diocese of Moshi in Tanzania. Fr. Ephraim is currently serving at St. Peter’s Parish in Lorgum in the Catholic Diocese of Lodwar and here is what he had to say:
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Gratitude: Twelve -Year Journey!
Today, twelve years ago, I was ordained a priest and emotions are still fresh in my mind. It was the most important day of my life. I looked around my family and friends gathered for the occasion and some of them gave me an impression they were happier than me and wondered if this could be possible because, in my head and mind, it was my day and not theirs. I was wrong in my mind. After my ordination, I realized that it is other people who make us happy in ministry. It is first and foremost God, our family members, and the communities we serve.
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SMA Founder Bsp. Melchior Marion de Brésillac
Message from the Superior General and his councils
Free Pier Luigi MACCALLISMA Missionnary kidnapped in Niger, Sept 17, 2018
Dear Fathers, I ask you to encourage all the members and the associates in your Unit and your Region to pray the Angelus every day for the safe release of Fr. Luigi Maccalli. -Fr. Fachtna SMA