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Please Give Generously For Sea Sunday

by Michael McG | Dec 16, 2020 | Apostleship of the Sea, Organisations

This Sunday (December 20) is Sea Sunday, when the Church prays for all those who live and work at sea.Seafarers and fishers are among the heroes of this pandemic, ensuring that food, medicine and other vital equipment continues to be delivered to us. Please support...

Sea Sunday 2020 Postponed

by Michael McG | Jul 7, 2020 | Apostleship of the Sea, Organisations

In the light of the uncertainty posed by Covid-19, the Catholic bishops of England and Wales have decided to postpone Sea Sunday 2020, which was due to take place on July 12. The date has not yet been finalised, but it is likely to be either Sunday December 13 or...

Pope Sends Video Message To Seafarers

by Michael McG | Jun 29, 2020 | Apostleship of the Sea, Coronavirus, Pope Francis

Pope Francis has sent a video message of encouragement to seafarers recognising the difficulties they face as a result of the Covid-19 pandemic. In the video, he expresses gratitude for their help in feeding humanity despite the risks involved and prays for those who...

Ship Visitors Win Global Shipping Award

by Michael McG | Nov 4, 2019 | Apostleship of the Sea, Organisations

Teesport ship visitors from Stella Maris (Apostleship of the Sea) have won a global award for the work they do supporting seafarers’ pastoral needs and wellbeing. They were presented with the Shoreside Team of the Year honour at the annual IHS Markit Safety at Sea...

Stella Maris Mass In Hull

by Michael McG | Sep 5, 2019 | Apostleship of the Sea, Bishop Terry, Organisations, St Charles

Bishop Terry will preside at a Mass in St Charles Borromeo Church in Hull on Tuesday October 8. Mass will be in honour of Our of Lady Star of the Sea, patron of seafarers’ charity Stella Maris (Apostleship of the Sea). All are invited to come along to pray for...

Nourishing The Faith Of Seafarers

by Michael McG | Jul 8, 2019 | Apostleship of the Sea

As we prepare to celebrate Sea Sunday on July 14, we look at the work of Stella Maris, the Apostleship of the Sea… As Catholics in England, we take it for granted that we can always get to Mass somewhere. If you’re a Catholic working at sea, however, it can be months...