From September 23 to 29, 2019 Fr. Alfredo Gonçalves, a Scalabrinian missionary and consultant in the « Mobilidade Humana » section of the Conferência dos Bispos do Brazil – CNBB (the Brazilian bishops’ conference), visited Portugal and took part in a series of conferences and events. Here are some of his considerations Rome, October 11, 2019 – At the invitation of the Obra Católica Portuguesa de Migrações (OCPM) and Caritas Portuguesa, from September 23 to 29, 2019

October 4, 2019, opens the year of preparation for the centenary of the foundation of the Catholic organization at the service of seafarers, fishermen and their families around the world. Rome, October 4, 2019 – October 4, 2019 opens the year of preparation for the centenary of the foundation of Stella Maris (Apostleship of the Sea), a unique opportunity to celebrate the Catholic organization at the service of seafarers, fishermen and their families around the