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Apostleship of the Sea

The Apostleship of the Sea is the apostolic work of the Catholic Church offering hospitality and pastoral care to the People of the Sea. In almost every country bound by sea there exists a community of people who care for seafarers, fishers and their families regardless of their country or culture.

Caring for Seafarers & Fishers

Beloved, you are faithful in all that you do for the brothers, even though they are strangers to you; they have testified to your love before the church. You will do well to help them in a way worthy of God as they continue their journey. (3 Jn 1:5-6)

Stella Maris Seafarers' Centres

Arriving in port seafarers and fishers often find themselves in unfamiliar surroundings, foreign language, foreign currency, and a different culture. What is familiar is the seafarers' centre. A seafarer can come to a port knowing that there is a place where he will be welcomed and cared for.
~ a home away from home

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Sea Sunday Message 2010

In many countries the second Sunday of July is traditionally set aside as Sea Sunday.

On this occasion we would like to express our gratitude to seafarers and fishers for their unique contribution to our society.

We remember also the chaplains and volunteers that with their constant presence in the ports provide pastoral care and welfare assistance to everyone without distinction of nationality or religion. (read more)