Report on the visit to the Stella Maris facilities - Ports of Barcelona and Tarragona
- Stella Maris Cadiz Y Ceuta
- Jul 19
- 2 min read

As part of the preparation of the new Stella Maris center in the port of Algeciras, I had the privilege of visiting the facilities of the organization in the ports of Barcelona and Tarragona on 2,3 and 4 July 2025. The purpose of this visit was to learn first-hand about the experience and operation of these established centres, in order to be inspired and collect good practices to replicate in our new project.

During these three days, I was warmly welcomed by the Stella Maris teams in Barcelona and Tarragona. Both meetings were extremely enriching and allowed us to collect ideas, proposals and examples of exemplary work in the service of seafarers and their families.
I feel very fortunate and deeply grateful to have lived this experience. Getting to know the work of Stella Maris in Catalonia has been not only a formative opportunity, but also a very valuable human experience. It has been especially exciting to be part of such a committed, supportive and generous team.

The visit to the facilities of Stella Maris in Barcelona and Tarragona has been a fundamental step on the way to the opening of our center in Algeciras, Cadiz and Ceuta. We start this new stage with enthusiasm, inspiration and a strong sense of belonging to this great family that is Stella Maris.

I would like to express my sincere thanks to Deacon Ricardo Martos in Barcelona and to Vincent in Tarragona for their hospitality, closeness and generosity. And above all, to thank deeply Fr. Jovannie, who accompanied me on this journey and has trusted in me for this new stage. Your confidence has been key to take this step, and I will always be grateful.
Dates of visit: 2, 3 and 4 July 2025
Author: Margaret Martinez
Related project: Opening of Stella Maris in the ports of Algeciras, Cadiz and Ceuta
Comments