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Congratulations to Jesús Garcia on fifty years of faithful service

Volunteers play an important role in the work of AOS all over the world. One of these is Mr Jesús Garcia of Spain who, in 2008, celebrates 50 years of faithful service with AOS. Jesús became a volunteer ship visitor in the port of Barcelona in 1958. Soon after, he became secretary of the Stella Maris Centre where he has worked ever since.

In April 2008, during the annual assembly of AOS Barcelona, friends and colleagues paid tribute to Jesús. He received a letter of congratulations from Archbishop Marchetto, secretary of the Pontifical Council for Migrants and Itinerant People, which included a blessing from the Pope.

Deacon Ricardo Rodriguéz-Martos, port chaplain in Barcelona and director of the Stella Maris Centre, said of Jesús

"He is a great Christian with a strong sense of duty and is committed to the People of the Sea. His enthusiasm and generosity have been, and remain, an example to all".

Mr Jesús Garcia (left) with Deacon Ricardo during the AOS Barcelona annual assembly

click here to read how AOS Barcelona received a prize for promoting religious unity