Bishop Nicholas Hudson prays with seafarers at Victoria Wharf

Bishop Nicholas Hudson visited Victoria Wharf on Tuesday, September 29, to meet with seafarers and pray for their safety and families. Accompanied by Caritas Plymouth, the bishop participated in a visit hosted by Stella Maris, the Catholic maritime charity that provides practical and spiritual support to fishermen and seafarers in port.

During the visit to the port and various vessels, Bishop Hudson spoke with crew members from the United Kingdom, the Philippines, Russia, and Ukraine. He asked about their lives at sea and their families at home, noting that the workers often spend long periods away from their communities. The bishop prayed for the seafarers, their children, and the safety of their ships, telling them they remain in the prayers of the Diocese of Plymouth.