Stella Maris celebrates 20th anniversary Holy Island pilgrimage
“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...
Stella Maris port chaplains fight modern slavery
“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...
Help Stella Maris help seafarers this Sea Sunday
“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,...
All invited to Stella Maris Holy Island pilgrimage
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...
