Hull History Centre: Apostleship of the Sea U DAPS Records of Apostleship of the Sea 1922-2014 Accession number: 2014/20 Historical Background: The Apostleship of the Sea (AoS, or Apostolatus Maris in Latin) is a Catholic charity whose work is focused on the pastoral and practical care of seafarers of any nationality, race or belief whilst they away from their homes and families. From the late 19th century various Catholic Seamen's Missions were established at major ports throughout the world, and various work to help seafarers was undertaken by individual countries and by the Catholic Society of St Vincent de Paul. The first AoS branch was established in 1899 at the port of Glasgow by Father Egger as the Apostleship of Prayer Society. A framework and constitution was submitted to the Holy See in Rome and, in 1922, a letter of encouragement was sent from the Holy See. The movement grew and AoS were established at other major ports around the world. The laws and constitution of the movement were officially approved on 21 November 1957 and the now international movement became known as Apostolatus Maris, named after Mary, the Catholic patron saint of seafarers also known as 'Our Lady' and 'Star of the Sea'. Today, many centres use the name 'Stella Maris' ('Star of the Sea' in English) in recognition of this patron. Until the 2nd Vatican Council in 1966 the international network of AoS was governed by the AMIC. The AMIC was dissolved by the Council of 1966 and was replaced by the International Permanent Bureau (also known as the International General Secretariat). From 1970, AoS has been under the direction of the Pontifical Council for the Pastoral Care of Migrant Workers and Itinerant People, which itself was established at the Council of 1966 and is governed by the International Permanent Bureau. In the UK, individual AoS in the UK were the responsibility of their respective diocese. However, in 2000 a merger took place to create one organisation known as AoS (Great Britain). The Liverpool AoS remained an exception to this, and continues to be governed as a separate organisation by the diocese of Liverpool. Whilst the purpose of the AoS has remained unchanged throughout its history, its work has evolved in response to the changing nature of the shipping industry. When first established, local AoS operated hostels at their local port so seafarers away from home, and in port for a few days, had somewhere to stay. When overnight stays were no longer necessary in the shipping industry, local AoS instead provided drop-in centres. The centres were equipped with email and telephone access, facilities to get a drink and stock up on essentials, and spaces for seafarers to relax and chat. The presence in port of a chaplain and volunteer ship visitors has always been a feature of the work of the AoS. Currently, AoS operates at over 250 ports worldwide, including 14 ports in the UK. Each year Catholic churches around the world celebrate Sea Sunday, and this day is the principle fundraising and awareness raising event in the AoS's annual calendar. Custodial history: Deposited by Martin Foley of Apostleship of the Sea, July 2014 © Hull History Centre Page 1 of 43 Hull History Centre: Apostleship of the Sea Description: Records of the Apostleship of the Sea containing minutes of meetings, reports, correspondence and other papers relating to the national organisation; returns and correspondence relating to regions and ports and publications produced by the organisation including 'The Anchor'. There are also papers relating to governance and the Apostleship of the Sea International Council (AMIC), the Pontifical Commission for the Pastoral Care of Migrant and Itinerant People, as well as overseas national and regional Apostleships and international conferences. Other papers include articles and material on the history of Apostleship of the Sea and related organisations, mainly written by Peter Anson. Arrangement The collection is arranged into the following 12 series: U DAPS/1 Governance U DAPS/2 Correspondence U DAPS/3 UK Apostleship of the Sea Regions and Ports U DAPS/4 Oversees Countries U DAPS/5 Cruise Ship Chaplaincy Papers U DAPS/6 Publications U DAPS/7 Photographs U DAPS/8 Conference Papers U DAPS/9 Sea Sunday Files U DAPS/10 External Organisations Files U DAPS/11 History Files U DAPS/12 Subject Files Extent: 38 boxes; 6 linear metres Related material: Archives of the Mission to Seafarers [U DMS] Access conditions: Access will be provided to any accredited reader Copyright: Apostleship of the Sea (GB) Language: English © Hull History Centre Page 2 of 43 Hull History Centre: Apostleship of the Sea U DAPS/1 Governance 1931-1989 Minutes, reports, constitutions etc re governance of the Apostleship of the Sea for England and Wales by the Episcopal Agency, AMIC, Pontifical Commission and European Regional Organisation 6 items U DAPS/1/1 Episcopal Agency Minutes 1972-1979 Minutes of meetings of the Episcopal Agency of the Apostleship of the Sea for England and Wales (formerly the Episcopal Commission of the AOS for England and Wales), includes minutes of the inaugural meeting held 27 Jun 1972 1 volume U DAPS/1/2 Episcopal Agency Minutes 1980-1989 Minutes of meetings of the Episcopal Agency of the Apostleship of the Sea for England and Wales (formerly the Episcopal Commission of the AOS for England and Wales) 1 volume U DAPS/1/3 Annual Reports to Heirarchy 1968-1989 Reports of the work of Apostleship of the Sea for England and Wales and the National Director in the UK (1977 missing), typescript (note that enclosed is a draft typescript report for 1965) 1 volume U DAPS/1/4 Annual Report 1930-31 1931 Apostleship of the Sea for England and Wales, Archbishop of Glasgow as President, Admiral Sir Edward Charlton as Chairman, Arthur Gannon as Organising Secretary, printed 1 item U DAPS/1/5 The Apostleship of the Sea Laws Enacted by the Sacred 1961 Consistorial Congregation Printed booklet, published May 1961, laws enacted 1957 under authority of Pope Pius XII 1 volume U DAPS/1/6 Instruction on the Pastoral Care of Seafarers c.1970s Produced by the Pontifical Commission for the Pastoral Care of Migrant and Itinerant People, first draft, typescript 1 volume © Hull History Centre Page 3 of 43 Hull History Centre: Apostleship of the Sea U DAPS/2 Correspondence 1929-1996 Contains subseries of correspondence of the Apostleship of the Sea for England and Wales re international leadership (AMIC, Permanent Bureau, Pontifical Commission), national leadership (National Board, Episcopal Commission, Episcopal Agency) 2 subseries U DAPS/2/1 Internal Correspondence (International Leadership) 1929-1989 Correspondence of the international leadership of the Apostleship of the Sea with the national leadership of the Apostleship of the Sea for England and Wales 9 items U DAPS/2/1/1 AMIC 1929-1950 Circulars and memoranda of Arthur Gannon as Organising Secretary of Apostolatus Maris Internationale Concilium in London, enclosed is Executive Committee report to the International Congress in Glasgow 1938 1 volume U DAPS/2/1/2 Arthur Gannon 1930-1949 Correspondence of Arthur Gannon as Organising Secretary of Apostolatus Maris Internationale Concilium 1 volume U DAPS/2/1/3 Peter F. Anson Correspondence re AMIC 1927-1945 Correspondence of Peter F. Anson as Organising Secretary of Apostolatus Maris Internationale Concilium (AMIC), enclosed are a letter to Anson and two sepia photographs of Port en Bessin congress of 1927 1 volume U DAPS/2/1/4 AMIC Miscellaneous 1950s Correspondence and papers of Arthur Gannon as Organising Secretary of Apostolatus Maris Internationale Concilium (AMIC) in London, includes 1 item from 1981 relating to the European Regional Meeting 1 volume U DAPS/2/1/5 Monsignor Frayne 1966-1979 Correspondence of Frank Frayne, first as National Secretary of the Apostleship of the Sea for England and Wales with F. Lambrechts as International Executive Secretary of the Permanent Bureau, then as International Executive Secretary of the Permanent Bureau (subsequently the Pontifical Commission) with M.F. Hardy and Denis McGuinness as National Directors of the Apostleship of the Sea for England and Wales (Episcopal Commission). Enclosed is typescript list AOS chaplains throughout the world (15 Nov 1974). 1 volume © Hull History Centre Page 4 of 43 Hull History Centre: Apostleship of the Sea U DAPS/2/1/6 Pontifical Commission 1969-1981 Correspondence of Reverend F. Hardy and Monseignor Dennis McGuiness as National Heads of Apostleship of the Sea for England and Wales, with Pontifical Commission 1 volume U DAPS/2/1/7 Pontifical Commission Miscellaneous 1970s-1980s Miscellaneous papers recieved by Apostleship of the Sea for England and Wales from Pontifical Commision 1 volume U DAPS/2/1/8 Pontifical Commission 1982-1989 Correspondence of Monsignor A. Stringfellow as National Director of Apostleship of the Sea for England and Wales, with Pontifical Commission 1 volume U DAPS/2/1/9 European Regional Organisation 1967-1987 Papers of M.F. Hardy, Denis McGuinness, A. Stringfellow as National Directors re leadership of Apostleship of the See through the European Regional Organization (being a body composed of National Directors of various European Apostleships of the Sea), papers include circulars, correspondence, reports, meeting agenda etc 1 file U DAPS/2/2 Internal Correspondence (National Leadership) 1955-1996 Correspondence of the national leadership of the Apostleship of the Sea for England and Wales with each other, correspondence relates to National Board, Episcopal Commission and Episcopal Agency members 20 items U DAPS/2/2/1 Peter F. Anson 1955-1981 Correspondence of various National Secretaries and National Directors of the Apostleship of the Sea for England and Wales (Episcopal Commission) with Peter F.