Do you want to learn more about the Catholic faith?

Do you want to enrich your prayer life?

Do you want to develop close Catholic friendships?

Do you want to grow closer to Jesus and His Mother?

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 and has been approved by six Popes. Its primary goal 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 prayer with the sick and homebound, distribution of Catholic literature, parishioner visits, and meeting the other spiritual needs of the parish community.  The Legion is, in essence, an extension of the heart and hands of the pastor.

Members meet once a week to pray the Rosary and plan projects. Then they contribute two hours of active work, suited to their talents and schedule. All work is guided by the spiritual director (a priest or deacon) and carried out in pairs.

The Legion of Mary is open to all Catholics who:

• faithfully practice their religion
• would like to participate in the Church's apostolate
• are ready to fulfill all the duties of membership

The first step is to be a guest at a meeting of the Legion of Mary. Guests are always welcome and can go on one of the work assignments with an experienced member if they choose.

If there is no Legion of Mary in your parish, you can participate in a group in another parish until one can be planted in your home parish.