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,...
by Michael McG | Apr 24, 2023 | Apostleship of the Sea, Organisations
Parish groups, individuals and families are all welcome for the annual Stella Maris Day of Prayer and Pilgrimage to Holy Island on Saturday June 24.Prayers will be said on the grass outside St Mary’s Church at noon, with Holy Mass celebrated by Bishop Paul Mason...
by Michael McG | Dec 1, 2022 | Appeals and Special Events, Apostleship of the Sea, Organisations
As Christmas approaches, many of us will be with our loved ones at this special time for families.Most seafarers will not. At best, they may be in port with access to internet and mobile connections. At worst, they will be at sea with no opportunity to contact their...
by Michael McG | Sep 26, 2022 | Apostleship of the Sea, Organisations
Cases of ship abandonment are at record levels, leaving seafarers or fishers stranded in perilous situations – often completely on their own. Join global Catholic maritime network Stella Maris on September 27 at 7.30pm for an online panel discussion about this...
by Michael McG | Jun 29, 2022 | Apostleship of the Sea, Organisations
A message from Stella Maris ahead of Sea Sunday (July 10)… Stella Maris area port chaplain for the north of England Anne McLaren has heard from seafarers how the war in Ukraine has ripped families apart. When a Ukrainian seafarer was transported Hull Royal...