Apostleship of the Sea

The mission of the Apostleship of the Sea (AOS) remains today as clear as a sailing ship's mast silhouetted against the rising sun: to reach out to seafarers, fishers, their families, all who work or travel on the high seas and port personnel. Seafarers are often away from their home parishes, and some seafarers have no parish setting to help them maintain lasting ties with their faith and families. A network of AOS port offices and Catholic chaplains establishes a parish that accommodates a seafarer's unique lifestyle and needs.

Around the world, the AOS assists seafarers to meet their basic needs: a genuine welcome, spiritual renewal, a safe haven while in port, a safe work environment, a just contract, communications with loved ones back home and a few hours of recreation.

About the Logo:  The Apostleship of the Sea logo denotes the three beacons quiding and welcoming seafarers to a safe haven, now and for eternity.  The rays of light (faith) reach for and touch the life preserver (hope) while emanating from a warm heart (charity)upon the anchor of stability.

Port of Port Lavaca-Point Comfort
Apostleship of the Sea - Diocese of Victoria
Our Lady of the Gulf Catholic Church
415 W. Austin Street
Port Lavaca, TX  77979

Most Reverend Brendan J. Cahill, Bishop of the Diocese of Victoria in Texas, was appointed AOS Bishop Promoter in February 2017.  There is an active seaport in the Diocese of Victoria at Point Comfort and two large fishing communities in Palacios and Port Lavaca/Seadrift.