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Abandoned seafarers return home after 3-month ordeal
The Sultan Bey crew have now been repatriated A group of 24 seafarers abandoned since July after their ships were

Pope Francis expresses support for fishermen detained in Libya
Pope Francis. Photo by Marcin Mazur/Catholic Bishops Conference of England & Wales Stella Maris (formerly known as Apostleship of the

Message from Stella Maris Chair of Trustees at the launch of Centenary Year
Stella Maris Great Britain Chair of Trustees Dr Esteban Pacha A message from Stella Maris Great Britain Chair of Trustees

Centenary Message from Cardinal Turkson
https://youtu.be/N7pVy4XOsjA This video message from Cardinal Peter Turkson Cardinal Peter Turkson, Prefect of the Vatican Dicastery for Promoting Integral Human

Stella Maris celebrates 100 years of supporting seafarers
Global seafarers’ charity Stella Maris (formerly known as Apostleship of the Sea) is celebrating 100 years of supporting the world’s

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

Pope’s August prayer intention: people of the sea
During the month of August, Pope Francis has asked us to pray for seafarers, fishers, people of the sea and

Aberdeen chaplain supports hospitalised fisherman
A Filipino fisherman hospitalised in Aberdeen since the start of lockdown after a suspected stroke has thanked Stella Maris

Stella Maris welcomes crew change at Felixstowe Port
Seven seafarers from a container ship are bound for home after spending almost 14 months working at sea. During a

Sea Sunday 2020 Prayer and Message
Cardinal Peter Turkson Prefect of the Dicastery for Promotion of Integral Human Development at the Vatican has sent a message

Sea Sunday 2020 postponed
Due to Coronavirus uncertainty, the Catholic Bishops of England and Wales have decided to postpone Sea Sunday 2020

Seafarers are key workers who deserve our support
Our chief executive Martin Foley spoke to Vatican News following Pope Francis’ video message to seafarers. Martin says that seafarers are among

Pope Francis sends message to seafarers and prays for them
Pope Francis has sent a video message of encouragement to seafarers recognised the difficulties they face as a result of

Stella Maris survey reveals impact of Covid-19 on seafarers
Putting food on the table, paying household bills and loans and ensuring job security are among the top concerns faced

The Church and the People of the Sea
A message from Don Bruno Bignami National Director of National Office for Social Problems and Work of the Italian Bishops

Stella Maris supports cruise ship workers during pandemic
Bishop Philip Egan prays for crew in video message

Pastoral visits to ship visitors
Stella Maris chaplains ensure volunteers are not forgotten during Covid

Covid-19: The Church and the People of the Sea
How we as Church can respond to the needs of peoples of the sea during this pandemic

Stella Maris supports seafarers on the Covid-19 front line
How our chaplains and volunteers in GB and worldwide are helping

COVID-19: HOW WE ARE SUPPORTING SEAFARERS
How Stella Maris is supporting seafarers and fishers during Coronavirus

Do not lose hope cruise ship crew told
Stella Maris Genoa director sends letters of hope to crews to cruise ships

Supporting seafarers amid Coronavirus
Here’s how our GB chaplains are continuing to reach out to seafarers

Fishermen homebound after ordeal
Men to be reunited with families but need to be quarantined first

Stella Maris global support through Covid19
How Stella Maris worldwide continues to support seafarers and fishers amid pandemic