Resources for Seafarers

  • TODAY Devotional

    Daily Devotional

    We’ve written daily devotionals to encourage you while at home or at sea.

    Ask for a free copy of Volumes 1, 2 or 3 from your local Seafarers’ Centre or connect with us by email or on Facebook.

    Seafarers’ Centres: Bulk orders available here.

    Order Devotionals
  • Submit a prayer request

    Prayer Requests

    If you have a specific prayer request, please submit it so that we can pray for you all month long. You may remain anonymous.

    Request Prayer
  • WeCare Icon

    WeCare Wellbeing

    We happily endorse this seafarer e-learning program that promotes positive mental health and wellbeing for mariners across the world. Start your free trial today!

    Start Free Trial

Today for Seafarers

Upcoming Events

  • Easter potluck

    Easter Potluck

    Sunday, April 5, 2026 - Seafarers, come for a free meal on Easter Sunday and visit with our staff and their families. We’d love to see you!

    Request a free pick-up
  • Day of the Seafarer logo

    Day of the Seafarer

    Thursday, June 25, 2026 - This year, Day of the Seafarer is taking inspiration from the World Maritime Day theme “From Policy to Practice: Powering Maritime Excellence”, the 2026 observance highlights how those working at sea put rules into action, with dedication and skill.  

    We will be celebrating the hard work and dedication that seafarers exhibit every day in the line of duty.

    We welcome support by our donors so we can mark this event in a meaningful way.

    Sponsor this event
  • Seaway_Bike_Tour_Fundraiser

    Seaway Bike Tour Fundraiser

    Saturday, September 12, 2026 - Seafarers are welcome to ride along for free! Choose your route of 12 or 25 KM. We’ll help you rent a bicycle from Bixi, Montreal’s bike rental company with docking stations all over the city.

    Sponsor a seafarer's ride
  • World_maritime_day

    World Maritime Day

    Thursday, September 24, 2026 - From Policy to Practice: Powering Maritime Excellence is the IMO's World Maritime Day theme for 2026.

    We’ll be celebrating. All seafarers welcome.

    We welcome support by our donors so we can mark this event in a meaningful way.

    Sponsor this event

#M2SMtl

View fullsize For a free pick-up, message us on WhatsApp at +1 514-849-3234 or call the Centre at the same number. We hope to see you there!
View fullsize Thanks to our generous guests, Ministry to Seafarers and @marinershouse raised over $35,000. Thank you for helping us to provide service on a daily basis to the seafarers docking in the Port of Montreal. Grâce à la généro
View fullsize Thank you to our guests for making the Cabane à Sucre a success! Merci à nos convives. C'est grâce à vous que l'événement a été un succès !
View fullsize When your mom is the chaplain and you're on spring break and you get voluntold that you're painting bags for Day of the Seafarer! Great job, Francis children! Quand ta mère est aumonière, c'est ta semaine de relâche et on vous di
View fullsize When your mom is the chaplain and you're on spring break and you get voluntold that you're painting bags for Day of the Seafarer! Great job, Francis children! Quand ta mère est aumonière, c'est ta semaine de relâche et on vous di
View fullsize What a great visit initiated by the Catholic Women's League of St. John Brebeuf Parish. We enjoyed a morning filled with enthusiastic questions, a tour of the Port and a time to paint bags for Day of the Seafarer (June 2026). Come back anytime, ladie
View fullsize A behind the scenes look at the filming of our intro video which needs updating after 8 years. The problem? We all look a tad older!
View fullsize A behind the scenes look at the filming of our intro video which needs updating after 8 years. The problem? We all look a tad older!
View fullsize We educate students about what seafarers do and when we do these talks at Christmas, they get to pack parcels in response to what they heard. Jing Jing and Clara packed a parcel with ancient Chinese writing on the fabric and the parcel was delivered

Past Events

  • Seafarer with pumpkin carving

    Pumpkin Carving

    What the seafarers said: “We are Filipino. We’ve carved many things. But we’ve never carved a pumpkin!”

  • Seafarer receiving a chair massage

    Rest & Relaxation

    One seafarer said, “I’ve never had a chair massage. I was so relaxed I fell asleep. Can I hug the therapist?”

  • Seafarer moving ball

    Games Night

    Afterwards, one seafarer wrote, “Thanks to mission and a people of the mission, by not just sending postcards via internet, but by doing such wonderful events!!!”

“It is cheeks still sore from smiling and laughing at the Challenger Games night that we decided to hold a collection on board which may go some way in supporting the excellent work you are doing.”

— Crew of the M.V. Highland Eagle