Advertisement New WaysNew Ways Would you like to advertise on ICN? Click to learn more.

Catholic Port Chaplains meets Cardinal Cormac


Catholic Port Chaplains and ship visitors from the Apostleship of the Sea (AOS) were received by Cardinal Cormac Murphy-O'Connor at a meeting in Archbishop's House, Westminster yesterday. The Cardinal, who is the Patron of AOS, met the men and women who provide practical and pastoral assistance to a 100,000 international seafarers who visit Britain's ports each year. Commodore Chris York, National Director of AOS, presented the Cardinal with a copy of the 2006 Seafarers' Calendar, featuring Coptic icons which will provide a spiritual focus onboard many merchant ships which ply the world's maritime trade routes. Ninety-five percent of world trade is carried by ship. But crews are often poorly paid and sometimes have to work in gruelling and dangerous conditions. With trips lasting from nine to 12 months at a time, and shore leave frequently just a few hours - seafarers can suffer loneliness and depression. The AOS is there in every port to meet ships and offer practical assistance and pastoral care.

Adverts

The Passionists

We offer publicity space for Catholic groups/organisations. See our advertising page if you would like more information.

We Need Your Support

ICN aims to provide speedy and accurate news coverage of all subjects of interest to Catholics and the wider Christian community. As our audience increases - so do our costs. We need your help to continue this work.

You can support our journalism by advertising with us or donating to ICN.

Mobile Menu Toggle Icon