Finding Solutions to Serve Seafarers in the Port of Halifax
By Susan Huppert, NAMMA Seafarers’ missions across North American have taken new roads in serving the needs of seafarers since the beginning of the pandemic over one year ago. A recent discovery by Mission Manager Helen Glenn has been the critical
Catholic Organizations Uncover Invisible Humanitarian Crisis
By International Catholic Migration Commission Catholic organizations are mobilizing to address an invisible humanitarian crisis affecting men and women who work at sea, while calling on U.S.-based giant retailer Walmart to do more for the wellbeing of seafarers. Have you ever stopped
God Uses Tiny Things to Create Big Changes
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,
Ship Visits and Shore Leave: Canadian Chaplains Meet to Discuss Service to Seafarers
by Susan Huppert, NAMMA A collection of port chaplains and seafarers' ministry partners from across Canada met for a round table discussion via Zoom on Feb. 8 to assess the ongoing outreach to international seafarers. Facilitated by Executive Director Dr. Jason
Welcome to Point Comfort!
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
Catholic maritime ministries in North America celebrate Stella Maris centenary
Stella Maris celebrates 100 years of consistent service and care across the globe.
Seafarers’ charity unveils new look as it adapts to new normal
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.
Stella Maris Vancouver: Practical and Pastoral Care for the People of the Sea
We all seek people we can trust. When seafarers come to a port city after days or weeks at sea, they appreciate the same. Care of seafarers is nearly as old as the profession. The Apostleship of the Sea, or Stella
A Ministry of Small Miracles
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
Stella Maris Survey: The Impact of COVID-19 on the Lives of Seafarers
by Fr. Bruno Ciceri, cs Since the declaration of the pandemic by the World Health Organization (WHO), it was clear that the lives of seafarers, fishers and their families would be impacted significantly. Thanks to the stable work and a good