What is the Legion of Mary?
The Legion of Mary is the largest apostolic organization of lay people in the Catholic Church, with well over 3 million active members in almost every country of the world. It has been active in the United States since 1931, has been approved by the last 6 Popes, and was endorsed by the Second Vatican Council. The main purpose of the Legion of Mary is to give glory to God through the sanctification of its members.
What does the Legion of Mary do?
Members become instruments of the Holy Spirit through a balanced program of prayer and service. Works include door-to-door evangelization, parishioner visitation, prison ministry, visitation of the sick or aged, shut-ins in hospitals and nursing homes, Parish Religious Education Program catechist, visiting the newly baptized, Pilgrim Virgin Statue rotations, promote devotions, and meeting the other spiritual needs of the parish community. Legionaries are under the guidance of a spiritual director named by the pastor. The Legion is, in essence, an extension of the heart and hands of the pastor.
How does the Legion of Mary work?
Members meet once a week for prayer, planning and discussion in a family setting. Then they do two hours of definite work each week in pairs and under the guidance of their spiritual director.
Who is invited to the Legion of Mary?
The Legion of Mary is open to all Catholics (& Orthodox) who:
- Faithfully practice their religion;
- Are animated by the desire to participate in the Church's apostolate through membership in the Legion;
- Are prepared to fulfill every duty which active membership in the Legion involves
Come and see
You are invited to join any of the three presidia for prayer and meeting:
- Mother of Perpetual Help Presidium
- Mondays, 6:00 pm at the Mary Help of Christians Hall or Crying Room
- Spiritual Director: Fr. Junji Zarate, SDB
- Our Lady of the Most Blessed Sacrament Presidium
- Wednesdays, 5:30 pm at the Mary Help of Christians Hall
- Spiritual Director: Fr. John Cosgrove, SDB
- Mary Help of Christians Presidium
- Saturdays, 10:30 am at the basement of the Sisters' convent.
- Spiritual Director: Fr. Junji Zarate, SDB
Note: We are privileged to have Spiritual Directors for each of our presidia and the Legion of Mary is grateful for their guidance, patience, support and friendship.
If you would like to learn more about the Legion of Mary at OLGC, you can send Rizha Adaza an email at [email protected]
