Deacon Jeff Willard, port chaplain at the Galveston Seafarers Center, greets visitors using the center’s van shuttle service. The Seafarers Center is one of three port chaplaincies served by the Archdiocese’s Stella Maris ministry. (Photo courtesy of the Office of Development)HOUSTON — In the busy ports of Houston, Galveston and Barbour’s Cut, where ships from around the world converge, Stella Maris — also known as the Port Chaplaincy — is the Archdiocese’s ministry providing sacramental and pastoral care to Catholic seafarers. A dedicated team of chaplains and volunteers works tirelessly to offer spiritual care and practical support to individuals from diverse backgrounds with heartfelt compassion.