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Stella Maris commits long-term funding to support seafarers at risk in Ukraine
Stella Maris will fund support for seafarers in Odesa for as long as it is needed. UK corporates Baltic Exchange Charitable Foundation and UK P&I Club step up to provide urgent financial support. Ship crews navigating Russian Black Sea threats … Read more
Sea Sunday appeals continue amid adverse conditions
The hard-working seafarers that crew container ships and other shipping vessels are among the true frontline heroes of the past
A chaplain’s story of encouragement and affirmation
Our Regional Port Chaplain for Immingham recently reported back with two stories that provide great encouragement and affirmation for the
Christmas outreach in Europe’s busiest ports
Stella Maris’s international network of priests, chaplains and volunteers have been busy bringing the Christmas message of hope and joy
Pope Francis voices concern for stranded seafarers
Pope Francis has voiced his concern for stranded seafarers affected by the crew change crisis and urged governments to do
Bringing Christmas Relief to Fatigued Seafarers
Chaplain Julian Wong delivers a Christmas present to the seafarers at Felixstowe Port. This big package is for the 22-man
Stella Maris steps in to help V.Ships vessel
Seafarer charity Stella Maris recently stepped in to assist V.Ships with a challenge resulting from COVID-19 restrictions.
World Fisheries Day Message
World Fisheries Day is celebrated annually to highlight the importance of this marine based labour sector, which provides a source
Abandoned seafarers return home after 3-month ordeal
The Sultan Bey crew have now been repatriated A group of 24 seafarers abandoned since July after their ships were
Pope Francis expresses support for fishermen detained in Libya
Pope Francis. Photo by Marcin Mazur/Catholic Bishops Conference of England & Wales Stella Maris (formerly known as Apostleship of the
Message from Stella Maris Chair of Trustees at the launch of Centenary Year
Stella Maris Great Britain Chair of Trustees Dr Esteban Pacha A message from Stella Maris Great Britain Chair of Trustees
Centenary Message from Cardinal Turkson
https://youtu.be/N7pVy4XOsjA This video message from Cardinal Peter Turkson Cardinal Peter Turkson, Prefect of the Vatican Dicastery for Promoting Integral Human
Stella Maris celebrates 100 years of supporting seafarers
Global seafarers’ charity Stella Maris (formerly known as Apostleship of the Sea) is celebrating 100 years of supporting the world’s
Seafarers’ charity unveils new look as it adapts to new normal
Global seafarers’ charity Stella Maris (formerly known as Apostleship of the Sea) has launched a new logo, marking the start
Pope’s August prayer intention: people of the sea
During the month of August, Pope Francis has asked us to pray for seafarers, fishers, people of the sea and
Aberdeen chaplain supports hospitalised fisherman
A Filipino fisherman hospitalised in Aberdeen since the start of lockdown after a suspected stroke has thanked Stella Maris
Stella Maris welcomes crew change at Felixstowe Port
Seven seafarers from a container ship are bound for home after spending almost 14 months working at sea. During a
Sea Sunday 2020 Prayer and Message
Cardinal Peter Turkson Prefect of the Dicastery for Promotion of Integral Human Development at the Vatican has sent a message
Sea Sunday 2020 postponed
Due to Coronavirus uncertainty, the Catholic Bishops of England and Wales have decided to postpone Sea Sunday 2020
Seafarers are key workers who deserve our support
Our chief executive Martin Foley spoke to Vatican News following Pope Francis’ video message to seafarers. Martin says that seafarers are among
Pope Francis sends message to seafarers and prays for them
Pope Francis has sent a video message of encouragement to seafarers recognised the difficulties they face as a result of
Stella Maris survey reveals impact of Covid-19 on seafarers
Putting food on the table, paying household bills and loans and ensuring job security are among the top concerns faced
The Church and the People of the Sea
A message from Don Bruno Bignami National Director of National Office for Social Problems and Work of the Italian Bishops
Stella Maris supports cruise ship workers during pandemic
Bishop Philip Egan prays for crew in video message
Pastoral visits to ship visitors
Stella Maris chaplains ensure volunteers are not forgotten during Covid