Bishop Jeremy James on the Role of a Liaison Bishop
During the Seafarers' Welfare Conference 2024 of the Mission to Seafarers Australia, The MARE Report sat down with Bishop Jeremy James, Bishop of Willochra, to learn more about what a liaison bishop does in the Anglican tradition. The MARE Report: We've
The Mission to Seafarers’ New Secretary General Shares Early Observations
The Ven. Dr. Peter Rouch, newly appointed as the Secretary General of The Mission to Seafarers, has begun his tenure with an invigorating start. Within just a few weeks, he has already visited New Zealand and Australia, immersing himself in
Fremantle Stella Maris Restarts its Work
Dcn. Patrick Moore served as the chaplain and administrator of the Stella Maris Centre in Fremantle, Australia from 2006 until his retirement in 2022. Currently, he is a member of the national committee for Stella Maris. When he retired, the Stella
First Things First: Priorities in Maritime Ministry
by Susan Huppert, NAMMA Seafarers are embedded in the world of global trade. This multicultural and religiously-blended population who live and work side-by-side at sea, seldom see home and rarely experience the care and comfort many of us take for granted. The
Volunteer Best Practice: Learning from Thunder Bay Mission to Seafarers
Last year, I had the privilege of delivering the keynote presentation at the annual fundraising dinner of the Thunder Bay Mission to Seafarers. The event, held on the outskirts of town, was a stark reminder of the persistent winter weather,
Reflections on a Decade of Service: An Interview with Andrew Wright of the Mission to Seafarers
On May 29, Dr. Jason Zuidema had a chance to sit down and talk with The Rev'd Canon Andrew Wright during a visit to Halifax, Canada. Andrew will soon retire from The Mission to Seafarers, so we wanted to get
A Visit to Halifax: Strengthening Seafarers’ Welfare
May 27-29, Halifax, Nova Scotia During a recent visit to Halifax, Nova Scotia, the focus was firmly set on seafarers’ welfare. Day 1: Exploring The Mission On Monday, the tour of The Mission to Seafarers facility was led by Mission Manager Helen
Easter Greetings from Stella Maris Ukraine
Note: The majority of Ukrainian seafarers celebrate Easter by the New Julian calendar. This year it will be May 5. Here are greetings from Bishop Paul Chomnycky Head of the Patriarchal Commission For Seafarers (Ukraine). “Did not our hearts burn within
PMI and Texas Port Ministry Celebrate Milestones
Article audio (courtesy of Don Sheetz) by Susan Huppert, NAMMA Port Ministries International and Texas Port Ministry are celebrating 40 and 50 years of service respectively. Each notes successful groundwork and continued flexibility as keys to their longevity. Outreach to seafarers happens in
Top 10 Prayers For Seafarers
During the pandemic, I began posting videos of prayers for seafarers. To my surprise, one was viewed more than 350 thousand times! This prompted me to start a Facebook channel called Seafarers Church Amsterdam. A new prayer for seafarers can