The Legion of Mary is a worldwide Catholic lay apostolate dedicated to personal sanctification and evangelization of people.

Evangelization consists of weekly assignment given by the president or the spiritual director.

The Legion of Mary started in Dublin, Ireland September 7, 1921. The Legion works under the guidance of spiritual director (when available) to extend the knowledge and presence of Christ to all. Every possible effort is used to reach souls.

A Legionary is always on duty to be an apostle for the Lord. Duties of the Active Members:

• Attendance at a weekly meeting
• Daily recitation of the Legion prayer (catena)
• The performance of a substantial assigned apostolic work weekly: door to door visitation, visit to hospitals, visit to convalescent homes, communion to the sick, apostolate to the crowd
• Pray the rosary, read Scriptures and sing hymns

The goals of the Legion of Mary are to:

• Increase the personal holiness of its members through the imitation of the virtues of Mary
• Foster a deeper devotion to Mary among the people
• Undertake various apostolic work Membership in the Legion of Mary:

Any practicing Catholic in good standing may belong to the Legion. There are two categories of members: Active (explained above) and Auxiliary:

Learn more about the Legion of Mary at St. Victor's.