I was a stranger and you welcomed me. Stella Maris: chaplaincy to seafarers
An important form of chaplaincy is the mission for seafarers. Since the 19th century, various charitable organisations have provided physical and spiritual support for seafarers when their ships are berthed. This article examines the history and contemporary work of the Catholic organisation, Stella...
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| Format: | Electronic Article |
| Language: | English |
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2024
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International journal for the study of the Christian church
Year: 2024, Volume: 24, Issue: 1, Pages: 34-52 |
| Further subjects: | B
ecumenical action
B Catholic Social Teaching B seafarers B Stella Maris B Apostleship of the Sea B modern slavery B Glasgow B Chaplains |
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| Summary: | An important form of chaplaincy is the mission for seafarers. Since the 19th century, various charitable organisations have provided physical and spiritual support for seafarers when their ships are berthed. This article examines the history and contemporary work of the Catholic organisation, Stella Maris, the largest ship visiting network in the world. The history begins in 1920 in Glasgow and the foundation of the Apostleship of the Sea which grew quickly into a major international organisation. Over the years the invaluable work of the chaplains and volunteers has been perceived to be integral to the mission of the Catholic Church to protect the dignity of the worker, and aid migrants and displaced and vulnerable people in need. A Stella Maris chaplain and a volunteer, based in Glasgow, recount some of their experiences in supporting seafarers and this provides insights into the scope of their duty of care. |
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| ISSN: | 1747-0234 |
| Contains: | Enthalten in: International journal for the study of the Christian church
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| Persistent identifiers: | DOI: 10.1080/1474225X.2024.2316991 |