Welcome!

The Apostleship of the Sea (AOS) is an agency within the Roman Catholic Church that serves the people of the sea and their families.

AOS is present in the various ports across Canada. We work in solidarity with all those whose lives depend on the sea, and offer them welfare, hospitality and spiritual support.

Please take the time to explore this site and learn about:

  • the history of the Apostleship of the Sea;
  • the work that we do throughout various Canadian ports;
  • resources available to seafarers; and,
  • ways by which you could get involved in the work that we do.

Find a Chaplain

In Canada

Map of Canada

AOS-Canada has a port chaplain or representative in most major ports.

In the United States

Map of the United States of America

Check the Apostleship of the Sea-USA's directory of port chaplains.

Elsewhere ...

Map of the world

Search AOS-International's Directory for AOS chaplains and contacts all over the globe.