{"id":1053,"date":"2020-10-04T17:03:00","date_gmt":"2020-10-04T17:03:00","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/marereport.namma.org\/?p=1053"},"modified":"2023-10-03T18:56:01","modified_gmt":"2023-10-03T18:56:01","slug":"catholic-maritime-ministries-in-north-america-celebrate-stella-maris-centenary","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/mare.renegadedigital.com\/index.php\/2020\/10\/04\/catholic-maritime-ministries-in-north-america-celebrate-stella-maris-centenary\/","title":{"rendered":"Catholic maritime ministries in North America celebrate Stella Maris centenary"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p><strong>by Susan Huppert, NAMMA<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>An international outreach to seafarers celebrates 100 years of consistent service and care across the globe. The valuable convergence of Stella Maris worldwide workers was slated for October 4 in its birthplace: Glasgow, Scotland, this year. Due to COVID-19 the event has been postponed. The accomplishments remain noteworthy. &nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The Centenary theme: &#8220;<a href=\"https:\/\/centenary.stellamaris.org.uk\/\">Remembering the Past, Celebrating the Present, Charting the Future<\/a>,&#8221; will take place in a much simpler way through electronic meetings and internet gatherings. Representatives from almost every continent can join in recalling their past history and accomplishments.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The Catholic network, previously referred to as Apostleship of the Sea, began during the 1920s when seafarers were more exclusively British. Sailors filled large hostels where hundreds of volunteers would provide rest and entertainment as seafarers waited for vessels to sail. The opportunity grew and by 1945 there were 80 centers offering pastoral care and welfare services. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Sister\nJoanna Okereke, National Director of the Apostleship of the Sea in the United\nStates speculates:&nbsp; \u201cWhen those who saw\nthe ships and the sailors in the beginning, perhaps they thought, \u2018why don\u2019t we\nmeet these people and welcome them. Why don\u2019t we show the love of Christ and\nprovide charity?\u2019\u201d <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>We\nneed to look back and rejoice at what has come of that [history],\u201d said\nOkereke. \u201cThat is the essence of this celebration. In this time, we give thanks\nto God because seafarers are people and reaching out to them is a sign of\nbringing hope.\u201d <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The\nsociety of Catholic men and women, defined themselves as a mission united\ntogether in prayer and work for the greater glory of God, and the spiritual\nwelfare of seafarers throughout the world. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In 1952, the Stella Maris head office relocated to Rome where the care of seafarers now falls under the direction of the Dicastery for Integral Human Development. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The\noriginal imprint of caring for others continues to permeated generations of\nworkers who seek to meet the needs of this congregation at sea. A hefty measure\nof volunteers from local parishes, have helped Stella Maris become the largest\nship visiting network in the world. The longevity is due to multiple facts\nincluding an awareness of a vital humanitarian need and the joy of serving others.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cIt is spiritually rewarding,\u201d said Deacon Paul Rosenblum, Port Chaplain for the Diocese of Charleston, S.C.&nbsp; \u201cServing is an act of obedience to love our neighbors. We have an obligation to assist those in need.&nbsp; People who begin working with seafarers tend to stick with it.\u201d <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Rosenblum also serves as the Stella Maris North American-Caribbean Regional Director. He suggests that the Stella Maris long term history is due to the personal benefit to those who get involved. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cI\nthink all Christians have that imbedded in their hearts to reach out,\u201d said\nDeacon John Archer, who joined the Stella Maris ministry three years ago. \u201cI\nlove it.\u201d <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Growth comes through challenges as well. A shortage of priests presented a problem as the ministry grew. As a result, extending some tasks to deacons and lay workers in the field of port ministry has been encouraged by Rome, increasing seafarer\u2019s access to spiritual care. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The\npresent day ecumenical approach to ministry, sharing centers and administrative\ntasks, and focusing on similarities rather than differences provides a direct\nbenefit to seafarers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cI do not focus on showing ourselves as distinctive to others,\u201d said Father Andrew Thuraisingam, Stella Maris National Director in Canada. \u201cIt is our maximum possible effort to make no difference among us and our ecumenical partners.\u201d <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>While\nnetworking with the Baptist port chaplain in Mobile, Ala., Archer, suggested\nusing the Liturgy of the Word as a spiritual experience on board. Filipino\nseafarers, in particular, are accustomed to the structured format. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cIt\nbrings them comfort in a way they are familiar with,\u201d said Archer. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cFor\nthe seafarer, if he wants Mass, this needs to be respected,\u201d said Thuraisingam,\nthe 17-year chaplain in Montreal. \u201cWe need to find ways to continue to connect\nthem with their faith &#8211; Hindu or Muslim. This is a freedom of their own. I\nrespect that.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Seafarers\nrecognize Stella Maris as a place of care and safety. The universal name helps\nCatholic seafarers identify with their faith community. More broadly, it\nprovides a sense of comfort to all who visit in over 300 ports across the 41\ncountries. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For\nCatholics, keeping your faith traditions is very important. Alongside the\ndangers distinctive to seafaring are the personal challenges these workers contend\nwith. Knowing their specific faith system helps chaplains and ship visitors\nmeet specific needs. Providing opportunities for confession, rosaries, or prayer\nguides say to them, \u201cyou matter\u201d according to Okereke. &nbsp;She suggests a chapel is an important space\nfor seafarers considering their long stints of absence from church. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cBeing\naway from your faith traditions makes you feel lost,\u201d she said. \u201cBeing present,\nsharing love and celebrating Mass are important. Whether on a ship or in\nanother setting, a designated chapel area in centers for spiritual renewal\nhelps. Seafarers are refreshed by this.\u201d &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Stella\nMaris is a strong partner with other port ministries. The various outreaches\nmay have different emphasis, but caring for seafarers is universal. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Catholic or not, seafarers worldwide have indicated over the years that they trust Stella Maris. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><em>Image: Stella Maris participants at the 2019 NAMMA Annual Conference in Charleston, SC<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Stella Maris celebrates 100 years of consistent service and care across the globe. <\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":9,"featured_media":1054,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[15],"tags":[45,365,98,367,366,44],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v21.5 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/wordpress\/plugins\/seo\/ -->\n<title>Catholic maritime ministries in North America celebrate Stella Maris centenary - The MARE Report<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"Catholic ministries celebrate Stella Maris&#039; 100 years of support for seafarers. 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