Sur le mer comme au ciel... Aperçu de l'histoire de la mission de la Mer

Abstract

The founding of the Mission of the Sea in 1945 marks a change in the history of the relationships between the Catholic Church and the maritime world in 20th century France. However, Christians start to go from missions toward the countries of the people of the sea from the end of the 19th century. Three long periods in the course of history mark the maritime apostolate. The era of the Parishes, the Works of the Sea and Sailors' Homes, the era of Movement and of Catholic Action, and finally, the era of Presence and Prayer are progressively juxtaposed.