The legion of Mary was founded in Dublin, Ireland on September 7, 1921 and was established at St. Augustine’s Church in September 1939. It is a lay catholic organization whose members are giving service to the Church on a voluntary basis in almost every country.
The object of the Legion of Mary is the glory of God through the holiness of its members developed by prayer and active cooperation in Mary’s and the Church’s word.The unit of the Legion of Mary is called a presidium, which holds a weekly meeting, where prayer is intermingled with reports and discussion. Persons who wish to join the Legion must apply for membership in a Presidium.
The Legion sees as its priority the spiritual and social welfare of each individual. The members participate in the life of the parish thorough visitation of families, the sick, both their homes and in hospitals and through collaboration in every apostolic and missionary undertaking sponsored by the parish.Every legionary is required to carry out a weekly apostolic work in the spirit of faith and in union with Mary.“For all states of the laity the perfect example of spiritual and apostolic life is the Most Blessed Virgin Mary, Queen of the Apostles, who while leading the life common to all here on earth, one filled with family concerns and labours, was always intimately united with her Son and in an entirely unique way cooperated in the work of the Saviour…. All should devoutly venerate her and comment their life and apostolate to her maternal care.” (Vatican II: Decree on the Apostolate of the Laity)
This membership is open ot Priests, Religious and lay people who wish to associate themselves with the Legion by undertaking a service of prayer in its name.
For more information contact:
Rose Gallardo
Legion of Mary at St. Augustine's President
604 723-6323
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