Apostleship of the Sea

Stella Maris joins global call for increased security, end to piracy in West Africa
- May 30, 2021
Stella Maris has joined in a global call for ending piracy and improving security in the waters of West Africa.

By Carol Glatz
Seafarers, chaplains who minister to them need ‘all hands on deck’
- May 23, 2021
Sister Joanna Okereke, national director of Stella Maris for the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops, called for “all hands on deck,” during a virtual gathering May 20 to celebrate the upcoming National Day of Prayer and Remembrance for Mariners and People of the Sea, set for May 22.

By Janet Jones
Pope donates money to families of crew members after cargo ship disaster
- Oct 21, 2020
Pope Francis sent an undisclosed amount of money to the families of the missing crew members of a cargo ship that capsized off the coast of Japan in September.

By Junno Arocho Esteves

Apostleship of the Sea becomes ‘Stella Maris’ in its 100th year
- Sep 28, 2020
The Apostleship of the Sea is celebrating its 100th anniversary and changing its name to “Stella Maris,” the Latin title of Mary, Star of the Sea, and the name by which most of the Catholic centers for seafarers are known.

By Cindy Wooden

Pope reaches out to seafarers stuck on ships or without work
- Jun 17, 2020
As travel restrictions continue in the hope of slowing the spread of the coronavirus, Pope Francis offered his prayers and solidarity to those who work at sea and have either been prevented from going ashore or have not been able to work.

By Cindy Wooden
In challenging times, ministers find new ways to reach out to seafarers
- Jun 2, 2020
The COVID-19 coronavirus pandemic has led to new ways of ministry to seafarers.

By Rhina Guidos
Seafarers — and their chaplains — face unique challenges during COVID-19 pandemic
- May 26, 2020
Crew on cruise ships are having a hard time disembarking and getting home during the COVID-19 pandemic – just one of many problems seafarers are facing as the coronavirus crisis affects all facets of the shipping industry.

By Charles Collins
Bishop reminds seafarers they are ‘not forgotten’ even amid pandemic
- May 24, 2020
During a May 22 online prayer service via Zoom, those who work with mariners and other maritime workers via the Apostleship of the Sea ministry praised them, their work and their sacrifice as they keep essential goods moving during the pandemic, even as they or their families have been affected.

By Rhina Guidos