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.

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, crowd contact, religious education, visiting the newly baptized, Pilgrim Virgin Statue rotations, 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.

1. The punctual and regular attendance at the weekly meetings ....  and the furnishing thereof an adequate and audible report on the work done. 
2. The daily recitation of the Catena.
3. The performance of a substantial* active legionary work, in the spirit of faith, and in union with Mary, in such fashion that in those worked for and in one's fellow members, the Person of the Lord is once again seen and served by Mary, his Mother. 
4. Absolute respect for the confidential nature of many matters discussed at the meeting or learned in connection with the legionary work.

* "Substantial" meaning one to one and one-half hours per week. 

Starting in Saint Vincent de Paul, which he credits with training him into what it  means to be a good Catholic, Frank Duff founded the Legion of Mary in 1921,
His profound insights into the role of the Blessed Virgin in the plan of Redemption, as also into the role of the lay faithful in the mission of the Church, are reflected in the Legion's Handbook, which he almost entirely wrote.

Interested in joining us?
  For questions,   please contact
Tom Chesney,  (808) 392-5046

May God bless you and protect you from all evil, amen........................