Dear ISSC Board,
Many thanks from the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Vancouver for the 2025 ISSC grant to Stella Maris Vancouver.
Just a short note, to personally thank the ISSC for this support. The funds will indeed be put to good use in defraying our annual operating expenses, in particular the maintenance of our Stella Maris minivan which facilitates much of the service we offer seafarers at the port.
The funds are particularly valuable as we receive no share of the port levies charged to visiting vessels for the purpose of subsidizing seafarer welfare services at the Port of Vancouver.
Once again, many thanks, and best wishes.
Deacon Dileep Athaide
National Director for Maritime Ministry in Canada
Catholic Chaplaincy Coordinator (RCAV), Port of Vancouver
Stella Maris (Apostleship of the Sea) Canada
(cel) 604-817-6370
