AOS-USA Other service Enhanced
Annual Conference
Annual conference providing education, networking and formation for Catholic maritime ministers and mariners.
Description
The AOS-USA Annual Conference brings together those involved in Catholic maritime ministry in ports or on cruise ships for education, networking and continuing formation. It also gives Catholic mariners an opportunity to deepen their faith life while on board.
Key features
- Professional development training for port and cruise ministers
- Catholic theological development
- Networking among chaplains, mariners and supporters
- Held with the AOS-USA membership meeting
- The 24th Annual Conference was held at the American Maritime Officers (AMO) STAR Center in Dania Beach, Florida, on April 14-15, 2026
Applications
Continuing education for port chaplains, deacons, lay ministers and cruise ship priests.
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