On December 4, the feast of Saint Barbara—patron saint of the Navy and Firefighters—the Cathedral of Ravenna hosted a well-attended joint celebration presided over by the Archbishop of Ravenna–Cervia, Monsignor Lorenzo Ghizzoni. The Mass brought together the city’s highest civil and military authorities: the Mayor, the Prefect, the Public Prosecutor, provincial commanders of the various State Corps, as well as a large representation of the Port Authority–Coast Guard and the Provincial Fire Brigade Command. “Courage

Stella Maris recently welcomed a special visit from Mr. Syarif Sulaiman, Representative of the Embassy of the Republic of Indonesia to Argentina, Paraguay, and Uruguay. During his visit, he met with Indonesian seafarers currently in port, sharing a warm and fraternal moment of dialogue. The conversation centered on life at sea, the challenges faced during long voyages, and the hopes that accompany each journey. Mr. Sulaiman expressed his sincere appreciation for the constant presence and