Apostleship of the Sea of the United States of America

AOS-USA: The Professional Association of Catholic Seafarers & Maritime Ministers

  • Call Us at (409) 985-4545

The AOS-USA extends our Catholic port ministry from Port Arthur to all shores.

We invite you to learn about AOS-USA and get involved today.

Our Mission
To teach and witness to the Word of God and to serve God's people. For seafarers, maritime personnel and people of the sea; by fostering their growth and renewal, through prayer, ...
Become A Member
Become an AOS-USA member/partner.
Join as a priest or pastoral member, a mariner member, or as a student/cadet with our online form.
“Then, when they had rowed about three or four miles, they saw Jesus walking on the sea and drawing near to the boat...” John 6:19
To bring ministry to the sea:
Apostleship of the Sea of the United States of America (AOS-USA) is the professional association of Catholic Maritime Ministers, Cruise Ship Priests, Mariners and all those who support the ministry to the People of the Sea. In 1920, Catholic port ministry was developed in Scotland, and 2 years later Pope Pius XI encouraged extended ministries.
CRUISE LINES
WHY AOS-USAis Good for Your Business:
Discover many reasons to partner with AOS-USA like added value and services, additional benefits like counseling for crew members & passengers, etc.
See These Participating Cruise Lines:
  • :: Holland America Line
  • :: Celebrity Cruises
  • :: Royal Caribbean International
  • :: Norwegian Cruise Line
  • :: Azamara Club Cruises
“We enjoyed being able to go to Mass several times on our week long cruise...Thanks for your work, we appreciate it. ”
- Brendan and Katie McIntyre - Buffalo, NY
  • 09.10.12: Crew of Ocean Atlas cleared of charges and heading home.
  • 09.01.12: New Webite Launched. The all new look of our website is live today, featuring a new photo gallery, a new bulletin and news section, and more opportunities for...[read more] 
  • 09.07.12: New Apostolatus Maris Bulletin released.
“Sacred Heart of Jesus, have mercy on all seafarers: Our Lady, Star of the Sea, St. Peter, St. Andrew, pray for us. Lord, save us or we perish.” (Mt 8:25)