Apostleship of the Sea

Friday, April 19

Stella Maris centenary Mass

The centenary of Stella Maris, the Catholic Church’s missionary work with seafarers, will be celebrated in Adelaide on Sunday (December 6) at 5pm.

Reaching out to confined seafarers

As Catholics around the nation prepare to honour the work of seafarers through the annual Sea Sunday Appeal, the local Stella Maris centre is making a touching gesture to let crews know they are “not alone” and “our thoughts and prayers are with you always”.

The Ruby Princess cruise ship.

Church’s seafarer support continues during pandemic

The Ruby Princess’ much-maligned status in the country’s COVID-19 story didn’t stop the Catholic Church offering pastoral care to the crew and seeking to ensure they got the help they needed.

Seafarers Sunday

The work of seafarers and Catholics across the country who provide spiritual, social and material support for them will be celebrated throughout the Church in Australia on July 14.

Celebrating Mass on the high seas

Catholics who found themselves enjoying a holiday on the high seas over Easter would have been pleased to learn they were able to celebrate their faith in their usual fashion.

Warm welcome for Sea Sunday

Dozens of Catholic chaplains and managers who work in Australian ports – and the tens of thousands of people who support their work financially – are being reminded of the scriptural imperative to “always welcome a stranger” in the lead-up to Sea Sunday next month.