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March 8, 2021

God Uses Tiny Things to Create Big Changes

by Susan Huppert

by Susan Huppert, NAMMA God uses tiny things to create big changes. Karen Parsons retired on Dec. 31, 2020, after a long career in maritime ministry. She was a young mother of three small children when she attended Mass in Detroit, Michigan,

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Chaplaincy
February 2, 2021

Welcome to Point Comfort!

by Susan Huppert

By Susan Huppert, NAMMA Smaller ports are significant when the measure is not volume of cargo or the speed of exchange, but care for seafarers. Seafarers' welfare work in the Port of Point Comfort, Texas, with only five deepwater berths and

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Chaplaincy
November 23, 2020

Learning to Listen

by Fr. Colum Kelly

by Fr. Column Kelley Lord Yahweh, I do not know how to speak. Then Yahweh stretched out his hand, touched my mouth and said to me, “There ! I have put my words into your mouth” (Jer 1:6-9) Over time I have encountered

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Chaplaincy
October 4, 2020

Catholic maritime ministries in North America celebrate Stella Maris centenary

by Susan Huppert

Stella Maris celebrates 100 years of consistent service and care across the globe.

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Chaplaincy
September 24, 2020

Seafarers’ charity unveils new look as it adapts to new normal

by Jason Zuidema

Global seafarers’ charity Stella Maris (formerly known as Apostleship of the Sea) has launched a new logo, marking the start of its Centenary Year and commemorating World Maritime Day today.

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Chaplaincy
September 23, 2020

Together in Spirit: NAMMA members praying online

by Kevin Walker

Whenever NAMMA members are gathered, we make a point of not only talking together for the sharing of ideas and resources, but also worshiping together for the sharing of our devotion. That we were not able to gather and

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Chaplaincy
July 21, 2020

The New Norm in Caring for Seafarers

by Rev. Un Tay

By Rev Un Tay, Senior Chaplain, Mission to Seafarers - Sydney, Australia Shopping for Seafarers Many of you know by now that despite the lockdown we have been very busy serving the seafarers calling at our Port. Though we have stopped our

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Chaplaincy
June 24, 2020

A Ministry of Small Miracles

by Deacon Paul Rosenblum

By Deacon Paul Rosenblum At the end of Luke’s Gospel, he describes how Jesus commissions his disciples to go out to the world with the message of the Good News. He gives them the power to perform great miracles: driving out

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Chaplaincy
April 23, 2020

e-Galas, Flyers, and facebook: New approaches to seafarers’ ministry from the Houston International Seafarers’ Center

by Kevin Walker

by Kevin Walker, NAMMA More than a month into lockdown, COVID-19 and the safety precautions necessary to contain it continue to take their toll on seafarers’ welfare.  Seafarers looking forward to relief have faced extension to their work terms, while those

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Chaplaincy
April 22, 2020

Chat Services, Social Media, Online Learning, and Local Guides – Digital tools for Connection with Seafarers

by Jason Zuidema

by Jason Zuidema Image: Selection from a chat conversation on April 21 between seafarer and Jason Zuidema on Chat to a Chaplain In normal times, the best methods to interact with seafarers are physical visits to ships and transport to shops or

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About The MARE Report

The MARE Report is a magazine for seafarers’ welfare professionals published by the North American Maritime Ministry Association.

Publisher and Editor: Dr. Jason Zuidema

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