STELLA MARIS CANADA
Valuable Links
STELLA MARIS PARTNERS
In 2020, on the occasion of the Centennial, to reflect the universality of this mission, "Stella Maris" became the official name with which the Apostolate of the Catholic Church for the people of the sea has been known.
Stella Maris is the largest global ship-visiting network. Here are links to the websites of some of our Catholic partners from around the world!
Dicastery of Integral Human Development
The Catholic Maritime Apostolate worldwide falls under this Vatican office.
Canadian Conference of Catholic Bishops (CCCB)
The Canadian Bishops oversee the word of Stella Maris Canada.
ECUMENICAL ASSOCIATIONS
and other seafarer-helping organizations with whom we work
North American Maritime Ministry Association (NAMMA)
Stella Maris Canada is an active member and supporter of NAMMA.
International Christian Maritime Association (ICMA)
Stella Maris (Apostleship of the Sea) International is a member, and contributor to ICMA.
International Transport Workers Federation (ITF)
Stella Maris chaplains work closely with ITF inspectors around the world in addressing workplace health and safety and other contractual concerns of seafarers.
Canadian National Seafarer’s Welfare Board
Stella Maris Canada’s National Director is an active member of this Board, which brings together various stakeholders from government, industry, unions and welfare services, to address seafarer concerns at Canadian ports.