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Resources for Mariners
Online faith resources for mariners, fishermen, workboat and offshore workers and cruise staff.
Description
AOS-USA welcomes merchant mariners, fishermen, workboat operators, dock workers, oil rig workers, cruise staff and all People of the Sea, and encourages them to stay connected to their faith while travelling. Its website provides a set of faith resources for use at sea and in port.
Key features
- Prayers, including a Seafarers' Prayer and prayers for hurricane season and on leaving port
- Holy Days and maritime saints
- Links to Mass times and other Catholic resources
Applications
Spiritual support for crews and maritime workers away from home and their regular parish.
More from AOS-USA
Other service
Annual Conference
Annual conference providing education, networking and formation for Catholic maritime ministers and mariners.
Other service
Student Mariner Financial Assistance
Donor-funded assistance toward credentials and requirements for high school and maritime academy student mariners.
Other service
Port Ministry
AOS-USA member port chaplains provide pastoral care and welfare support to mariners, fishermen and their families in U.S. ports.
Other service
Cruise Ship Priest Program
Program created in 2003 to screen and approve Catholic priests to serve as onboard chaplains for cruise passengers and crew.
Training
Maritime Ministry Training & Networking
Training, formation, networking and information for men and women engaged in or preparing for Catholic maritime ministry.