Stella Maris Archives - Catholic Bishops' Conference https://www.cbcew.org.uk/category/cbcew/agencies/stella-maris/ England and Wales Tue, 06 Oct 2026 23:09:13 +0000 en-GB hourly 1 https://www.cbcew.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2017/09/cropped-android-chrome-512x512-1-32x32.png Stella Maris Archives - Catholic Bishops' Conference https://www.cbcew.org.uk/category/cbcew/agencies/stella-maris/ 32 32 174395915 Bishop of Plymouth prays with seafarers during Stella Maris port visit https://www.cbcew.org.uk/bishop-of-plymouth-prays-with-seafarers-during-stella-maris-visit/ https://www.cbcew.org.uk/bishop-of-plymouth-prays-with-seafarers-during-stella-maris-visit/#respond Thu, 01 Oct 2026 14:47:31 +0000 https://www.cbcew.org.uk/?p=120770 On Tuesday 29 September, Bishop Nicholas Hudson visited Victoria Wharf with Caritas Plymouth, for a port visit hosted by Stella Maris. During his time spent at the port and on board various vessels, he met seafarers from across the world and heard about their lives at sea and the families waiting for them at home. […]

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]]> https://www.cbcew.org.uk/bishop-of-plymouth-prays-with-seafarers-during-stella-maris-visit/feed/ 0 120770 Sea Sunday https://www.cbcew.org.uk/sea-sunday/ Wed, 08 Jul 2026 08:46:18 +0000 https://www.cbcew.org.uk/?page_id=51759 12 July 2026 Seafarers and fishers play a vital role in all of our lives, but they often work in difficult, hazardousconditions. The number of crews abandoned by their employers is still at a record high. Many are stillbeing denied the right to leave their ships for even a short break away from the relentless noise […]

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]]> 51759 Long-term supporter of Stella Maris honoured with a British Citizen Award https://www.cbcew.org.uk/long-term-supporter-of-stella-maris-honoured-with-a-british-citizen-award/ https://www.cbcew.org.uk/long-term-supporter-of-stella-maris-honoured-with-a-british-citizen-award/#respond Thu, 24 Jul 2025 10:54:01 +0000 https://www.cbcew.org.uk/?p=108063 Hampshire resident Russell Fairman is one of 27 exceptional individuals to be honoured with the esteemed British Citizen Award (BCA) at the Palace of Westminster. The awards, to be presented on Thursday 24 July, recognise and celebrate outstanding contributions to society. Russell Fairman is a long-standing supporter of the Church’s maritime charity Stella Maris, which […]

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]]> https://www.cbcew.org.uk/long-term-supporter-of-stella-maris-honoured-with-a-british-citizen-award/feed/ 0 108063 Prayers offered for crew and families of ship hijacked by Houthi forces https://www.cbcew.org.uk/prayers-offered-for-crew-and-families-of-ship-hijacked-by-houthi-forces/ https://www.cbcew.org.uk/prayers-offered-for-crew-and-families-of-ship-hijacked-by-houthi-forces/#respond Thu, 05 Dec 2024 16:53:46 +0000 https://www.cbcew.org.uk/?p=99513 The chaplain for Filipinos in London has offered prayers, hope and encouragement for the crew of the Galaxy Leader who remain in captivity one year after their vessel was hijacked by Houthi forces on 19 November 2023. Fr Francisco Cruz CM prayed for the safe return and speedy release of the crew at a special […]

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]]> https://www.cbcew.org.uk/prayers-offered-for-crew-and-families-of-ship-hijacked-by-houthi-forces/feed/ 0 99513 Stella Maris urges UK authorities to enforce prosecutions of abusive fishing employers https://www.cbcew.org.uk/stella-maris-urges-uk-authorities-to-enforce-prosecutions-of-abusive-fishing-employers/ https://www.cbcew.org.uk/stella-maris-urges-uk-authorities-to-enforce-prosecutions-of-abusive-fishing-employers/#respond Fri, 30 Aug 2024 11:07:37 +0000 https://www.cbcew.org.uk/?p=95134 Maritime welfare charity Stella Maris insists that the Home Office must do more to protect fishers following a BBC expose of historic cases of modern-day slavery aboard fishing vessels operating in UK waters from Scotland. BBC One Scotland this week aired a documentary which accuses a Scottish fishing company ‘TN Trawlers’ of modern-day slavery and […]

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]]> https://www.cbcew.org.uk/stella-maris-urges-uk-authorities-to-enforce-prosecutions-of-abusive-fishing-employers/feed/ 0 95134 Stella Maris Launches Workshops to Help Combat Modern Slavery in the Maritime Industry https://www.cbcew.org.uk/stella-maris-launches-workshops-to-help-combat-modern-slavery-in-the-maritime-industry/ https://www.cbcew.org.uk/stella-maris-launches-workshops-to-help-combat-modern-slavery-in-the-maritime-industry/#respond Mon, 17 Jul 2023 14:22:40 +0000 https://www.cbcew.org.uk/?p=77506 Stella Maris, a leading maritime charity dedicated to supporting seafarers and fishers worldwide, is pleased to announce the launch of a new workshop series across the UK. These workshops are aimed at empowering individuals to identify cases of modern slavery within the maritime industry, supporting victims and survivors of modern slavery and raising awareness of […]

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]]> https://www.cbcew.org.uk/stella-maris-launches-workshops-to-help-combat-modern-slavery-in-the-maritime-industry/feed/ 0 77506 Sea Sunday: Holy See reiterates closeness to seafarers https://www.cbcew.org.uk/sea-sunday-holy-see-reiterates-closeness-to-seafarers/ https://www.cbcew.org.uk/sea-sunday-holy-see-reiterates-closeness-to-seafarers/#respond Mon, 03 Jul 2023 15:42:56 +0000 https://www.cbcew.org.uk/?p=77098 Cardinal Michael Czerny, the Prefect of the Dicastery for Promoting Integral Human Development, released a message on Monday 3 July to mark Sea Sunday on 9 July. The day, which is observed on the second Sunday of July each year, highlights the essential work over a million seafarers do throughout the year, drawing attention to their […]

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]]> https://www.cbcew.org.uk/sea-sunday-holy-see-reiterates-closeness-to-seafarers/feed/ 0 77098 Round Britain Sailing Pilgrimage to mark Stella Maris’ centenary https://www.cbcew.org.uk/round-britain-sailing-pilgrimage-to-mark-stella-maris-centenary/ https://www.cbcew.org.uk/round-britain-sailing-pilgrimage-to-mark-stella-maris-centenary/#respond Mon, 24 Apr 2023 16:13:36 +0000 https://www.cbcew.org.uk/?p=74811 A sailing pilgrimage around the UK which begins on Saturday 29th April will be visiting many holy sites and tracking ancient coastal pilgrimage routes along the way. Russ Fairman, who is a passionate supporter of Catholic charity Stella Maris (formerly known as Apostleship of the Sea), will embark on the 70-day long sailing pilgrimage. He […]

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]]> https://www.cbcew.org.uk/round-britain-sailing-pilgrimage-to-mark-stella-maris-centenary/feed/ 0 74811 Stella Maris announces appointment of new CEO https://www.cbcew.org.uk/stella-maris-announces-appointment-of-new-ceo/ https://www.cbcew.org.uk/stella-maris-announces-appointment-of-new-ceo/#respond Mon, 17 Apr 2023 14:29:14 +0000 https://www.cbcew.org.uk/?p=74543 Stella Maris is delighted to announce that Tim Hill MBE has been appointed as the charity’s new National Director and CEO, effective from 1st June 2023. Tim is a proven leader focused on empowering individuals and developing people, with considerable experience in complex strategic thinking, decision-making, planning and effecting transformational change. He has served in […]

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]]> https://www.cbcew.org.uk/stella-maris-announces-appointment-of-new-ceo/feed/ 0 74543 Pope encourages seafarers amid Covid-19 difficulties https://www.cbcew.org.uk/pope-encourages-seafarers-amid-covid-19-difficulties/ https://www.cbcew.org.uk/pope-encourages-seafarers-amid-covid-19-difficulties/#respond Thu, 18 Jun 2020 08:59:30 +0000 https://www.cbcew.org.uk/?p=47466 Pope Francis thanks maritime personnel and fishermen for their important contribution to feeding humanity, and recalls the difficulties they endure during the coronavirus pandemic. In a video message sent Wednesday to the Apostleship of the Sea, Pope Francis recognized the difficulties facing seafarers as a result of the Covid-19 pandemic. He expressed gratitude for their […]

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