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Author: patricia johnston

Congratulations, Mesfin

July 12, 2017 patricia johnston

  Congratulations to our own Mesfin Ghebrewoldi, who has been honored as Seafarer Advocate of the Year by Lloyds List,…

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The Little Moments

September 1, 2016 patricia johnston

“Each time we prepare an issue of the SCI News we are tempted to go for the big story. Certainly…

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SCI Announces New Executive Director

July 15, 2016 patricia johnston

SEAMAN’S CHURCH INSTITUTE OF PHILADELPHIA AND SOUTH JERSEY ANNOUNCES NEW EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR July 14, 2016 The Seaman’s Church Institute of…

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During a Hospital Stay, the Little Things Count

June 14, 2016 patricia johnston

When we get wind of a seafarer in the port with a medical crisis, we pray and hope for the…

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For visitors, A Memorable Day on Board

April 12, 2016 patricia johnston

By: Mark Staples, Volunteer Ship Visitor For shipboard guests William J. Nolan and Catherine Nold, Friday, March 11, 2016 was hardly…

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Illegal Manning Agents in the Philippines

November 10, 2015 patricia johnston

Ian Urbina of the New York Times covers illegal manning agents in the Philippines: a look into about another aspect…

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Psyched Up For Ship Visiting

September 30, 2015 patricia johnston

Ship visiting is something that gets easier as you get into a routine of it: you stop forgetting your TWIC…

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Article Discusses Seafarers’ Social Isolation

September 29, 2015 patricia johnston

Check out the great article from ISWAN here: http://www.seafarerswelfare.org/news-and-media/latest-news/article-discusses-the-social-isolation-of-seafarers    

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Vulnerable

September 10, 2015 patricia johnston

When you think of the phrase ‘vulnerable population’ do seafarers come to mind? We had a ship come into port…

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A Letter from Fr. Stube Regarding the Fall Event

August 27, 2015 patricia johnston

Dear Friends of SCI: This year we have challenged ourselves to make our Fall Event affordable for all in the…

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