Legion of Mary:
An association of lay Catholic men and women who strive to:
- Increase personal holiness by imitating the virtues of Mary.
- Foster a deeper devotion to Mary.
- Undertake apostolic works.
The Legion of Mary members give service to the Church, on a voluntary basis, all over the world. It was founded in Myra House, Francis Street Dublin, Ireland, on September 7, 1921. At present it has about 2,350,000 active members in over 160 countries.
The object of the Legion is the glory of God through the holiness of its members developed by prayer and active apostolic work. The essential means by which the legion is to effect its object is personal service acting under the influence of the Holy Spirit, having Divine Grace as its moving principle and support, and the glory of God and the salvation of souls as its final end and purpose. Choose from the following list for details or to review points of personal interest:
To join the Legion of Mary, please: Contact the Parish Office. Select "Legion of Mary"