by Michael McG | Apr 2, 2025 | Apostleship of the Sea, Organisations
Fishers arriving in the United Kingdom to earn a living can sometimes find themselves in extremely vulnerable situations, writes GREG WATTS. Some are exploited, abused, not paid their agreed wage, or even denied wages altogether. They trust that the contracts they...
by Michael McG | Nov 21, 2024 | Apostleship of the Sea, Organisations
Parishes and schools also play an important part in making Christmas special for seafarers, says Anne McLaren, Stella Maris’ senior area port chaplain for the north of England.“We have run a woolly hat appeal with primary schools for a number of years. We visit...
by Michael McG | Jul 8, 2024 | Apostleship of the Sea, Organisations
On Sea Sunday (July 14), let us remember seafarers facing conflict, abandonment and tough times.“Some seafarers I meet have travelled through the conflict area of the Red Sea, with its risks of attacks from Houthis, then have sailed on to the Black Sea with its own...
by Michael McG | Jun 11, 2024 | Apostleship of the Sea, Organisations
“I wouldn’t miss Stella Maris’ annual Day of Pilgrimage and Prayer in Holy Island for anything,” says Brenda Bland, a volunteer ship visitor with Catholic maritime charity Stella Maris. This year marks the 20th anniversary of the pilgrimage, and Hartlepool-based...
by Michael McG | Jan 26, 2024 | Apostleship of the Sea, Organisations
“Isaac hasn’t seen his family for three years,” says Steve Willows, Stella Maris’ regional port chaplain in Immingham, Lincolnshire.“He’s not allowed to work. He’s doing his best, but it’s hard to stay positive. Every couple of weeks, I take him out for a trip. He...
by Michael McG | Jun 22, 2023 | Apostleship of the Sea, Organisations
“The seafarers had several shopping trolleys filled with fresh fruit and vegetables, bottled water, rice pasta, and other items, when the supermarket manager appeared and said they were not allowed to buy in bulk at this particular branch,” said Rev Doug Duncan,...
