The founder:
Cardinal Charles Lavigerie
(1825-1892)
Founded in 1868 in Algiers,
the Society of Missionaries of Africa
was created to evangelize the
African world.
Latest News from the Mission
Stories, reflections and updates from our missionaries across Africa and beyond
Hermann Hauser R.I.P.
Robert Lavertu R.I.P.
Young People: Bearers of the Future
Latest News from the Mission
Stories, reflections and updates from our missionaries across Africa and beyond
The founder:
Cardinal Charles Lavigerie
(1825-1892)
Founded in 1868 in Algiers,
the Society of Missionaries of Africa
was created to evangelize the
African world.
Italo Iotti R.I.P.
Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary, 2026
‘Woman is the Future of Man’
Marcel Neels R.I.P.
Calendars
News from Rome
They preceded us
Anniversaries
04/05/2026
- Bondue Jean-Pierre
- Loughrey Neil
03/05/2026
- Jault Pierre
- Walter Otto
02/05/2026
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Byishimo Alphonse Marie (1984)
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Fortin Michel
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Ngahy James
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Yabre Boris
30/04/2026
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Ekutt Peter
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Plasteig Jean
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Rodríguez P. Santiago
Calendars
Birthdays
- 29/10/2026
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Abidisa Endale Nigusse
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MacLeod Donald
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- 30/10/2026
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O'Sullivan Michael
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Ouedraogo Simon T.
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Redaelli Giuseppe
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- 31/10/2026
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Dashe Henry Bilipnaret
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Mjankwi Deusdedit J.
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- 01/11/2026
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Heuft Jan
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Igilima Mukuno Toussaint
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Muhineza A. Christian
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Vanden Boer Fons
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- 04/11/2026
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Bahago Jonathan W.
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Celebrations
04/05/2026
Bondue Jean-Pierre Loughrey Neil
03/05/2026
Jault Pierre Walter Otto
02/05/2026
Byishimo Alphonse Marie (1984) Fortin Michel Ngahy James Yabre Boris
30/04/2026
Ekutt Peter Plasteig Jean Rodríguez P. Santiago
- 06/11/2026
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1. Missionary Oath in Nairobi, Kenya
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Banse Jean-François from Burkina Faso
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Gyang David Gyang from Nigeria
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Kefasi Stanford Lucius from Malawi
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Manizabayo Thacien from Rwanda
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McDonald Promise Mwale from Malawi
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Mutongoreca Pascoal Rodrigues from Mozambique
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Muzigirwa Majaliwa Fabrice from RDC
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Twinomujuni Barnabas from Uganda
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- 13/11/2026
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1. Missionary Oath in Merrivale, South Africa
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Bako Wilfried Sidoine Yiwoalo from Burkina Faso
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Chidzondo Mathias from Malawi
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Dabre Casimir from Burkina Faso
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Djibom Dossouh Sodjiné from Togo
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Hatungimana Egide from Burundi
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Ogboke Francis Samson from Nigeria
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Okore Obanda Douglas from Kenya
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Olade Koffi Léonard from Togo
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Orikiriza Benjamin from Uganda
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- 14/11/2026
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1. Diaconate Ordination in Merrivale, South Africa
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Bako Wilfried Sidoine Yiwoalo from Burkina Faso
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Chidzondo Mathias from Malawi
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Dabre Casimir from Burkina Faso
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Djibom Dossouh Sodjiné from Togo
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Hatungimana Egide from Burundi
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Ogboke Francis Samson from, Nigeria
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Okore Obanda Douglas from Kenya
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Olade Koffi Léonard from Togo
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Orikiriza Benjamin from Uganda
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They preceded us
M.Afr. Martyrs
- 27/11/2026
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P. CONINX Laurent (1964, RD Congo-Aba)
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P. De MEYER Léon (1964, RD Congo-Aba)
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P. D’HOORE Paul (1964, RD Congo-Aba)
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P. LEYS Paul (1964, RD Congo-Aba)
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P. PAUWELIJN Karel (1964, RD Congo-Aba)
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P. VERLINDEN Albert (1964, RD Congo-Aba)
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- 01/12/2026
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P. PAUWELIJN Eugène (1964, RD Congo-Bunia)
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P. SMISSAERT Louis (1964, RD Congo-Bunia)
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- 07/12/2026
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P. BLONDEL Louis (2009, South Africa-Diepsloot)
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- 21/12/2026
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P. MORAT Gaspard (1881, Sahara)
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P. POUPLARD Alexis (1881, Sahara)
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P. RICHARD Louis (1881, Sahara)
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- 23/12/2026
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P. BESSON Robert (1995, RD Congo-Kisangani)
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- 24/12/2026
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F. BIEWER Peter (1969, Tanzania-Nyegezi)
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- 27/12/2026
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P. CHESSEL Christian (1994, Algérie-Tizi Ouzou)
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P. CHEVILLARD Jean (1994, Algérie-Tizi Ouzou)
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P. DECKERS Charles (1994, Algérie-Tizi Ouzou)
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P. DIEULANGARD Alain (1994, Algérie- Tizi Ouzou)
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- 28/12/2026
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P. HUSSON René (1954, Algérie-Ouled Djellal)
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Our Mission
Four Pillars guiding our presence worldwide
Primary Evangelisation
Sharing the Gospel through presence, dialogue and daily life within local communities.
Justice & Peace
Encouraging and accompanying those called to serve, nurturing a path of faith and commitment.
Integrity of Creation
Building bridges and accompanying those called to serve, nurturing a path of faith and commitment.
Encounter & Dialogue
Sharing the Gospel through presence, dialogue and daily life within local communities.
Media
Voices, reflections and moments from our Mission
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