Stella Maris Seafarers’ Centre, Fremantle
Coordinator: Mr Claude Coutinho
Coordinator’s Telephone: +61 417 182 497
Coordinator’s Email: claude.coutinho@perthcatholic.org.au
Hours of Operation: 1.00pm – 8.00pm (Monday to Friday)
Office Telephone: +61 481 589 567
Stella Maris, an organisation first established in Fremantle in 1947, recommenced service to the seafarers’ community this year.
As an agency of the Catholic Archdiocese of Perth, funded through LifeLink, this organisation offers pastoral, spiritual and practical care and support to all seafarers who visit Fremantle Port.
Its focus is making care, hospitality and service a missionary expression of Jesus’ concern for seafarers.
Mr Claude Coutinho, the newly appointed Coordinator of Stella Maris said, “This important ministry recognises that shipping is a significant contributor to the Western Australian people, as most goods that are purchased are transported from all around the world via sea lanes. Seafarers working on board ships often do so in difficult conditions, and they deserve respite in a welcoming and comfortable environment on land”.
