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Welcome to the Mission to Seafarers - 'Caring for seafarers around the world'.

At the Mission to Seafarers in Vancouver our goal is the same it was when it all began in England in the 1830's and that is to care for the spiritual, physical  and emotional needs of all seafarers and their families. 

Seafarers are isolated from their families and the  rest of society spending many months at sea.  The same seafarers who bring us 90% of what we have.

The  Mission to Seafarers  response  is a ministry of 'presence' and 'hospitality' done by visiting seafarers on their ship, listening and letting them know we care, by providing centres a 'home away from home'  where they can go and relax, speak with family, watch TV, play pool, send money home, buy a snack or two. We provide transportation to take them to the centre or to the mall.

We also advocate for seafarers keeping a watchful eye on conditions on board and helping them know their rights. 

It is only possible with a team of people which includes chaplains, interns,employees and volunteers, the latter using their gifts in relevant ways.

The Mission has a board of directors who work with the Senior Chaplain to fulfil our mandate.

Support also comes from being a part of a worldwide organisation  www.missiontoseafarers.org present in 200 ports, in many cases partnering with other societies that also care for seafarers. 

See below for the  download of the global map of MtS locations.

At MtS Vancouver we  hope that you will explore this site and in doing so  learn more about the work of the Mission, grow in your understanding of and appreciation for the seafarer and consider how you can join with us to support them.

Peter (Rev'd)

Senior Chaplain

About Peter:

Born and grew up in Northern Ireland.

Ordained in Christ Church Cathedral Dublin (Church of Ireland - Anglican). Assisted at the Mission to Seafarers while a student reader at St Anns Dawson St in Dublin.

Served as Curate at St Brigids Stillorgan and All Saints Blackrock, Dublin. (Church of Ireland - Anglican)

Moved to Canada in January 2001 and served as incumbent  in St Michael and All Angels Anglican in Thunder Bay, Ontario, Diocese of Algoma. 

Two boys Isaac and Aedan born in Thunder Bay, Ontario.

Moved to Sault Ste Marie, Ontario in 2011 and served as incumbent at Holy Trinity Anglican

Moved to and presently in Vancouver, British Columbia September 2016 to the position of Senior Chaplain with the Mission to Seafarers.

Enjoy the outdoors esp canoeing, hiking, gardening, ornithology, time with family esp. the former including the latter.