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Legion of Mary
Immaculate Conception Praesidium

The object of the Legion of Mary is the glory of God through the holiness of its members developed by prayer and active co-operation, under ecclesiastical guidance, in Mary's and the Church's work.

The Legion of Mary was formed in Dublin Ireland in 1921. It is by design, a highly structured organization of prayer and service to the mission of the Blessed Mother. The legion grew into an international organization. The legion has a handbook and operates under the same rules in each group nationwide. Each Praesidium, or parish unit, attempts to work with the pastor in assisting with necessary apostolic works. The Legion gets its name and organization from the Roman Legions, using the structure those armies used to conquer the world for Rome to conquer the world for Christ and His Mother.

Membership

Meetings & Contacts

Membership

Active Membership:
Active membership is open to all Catholic men and women over 18 who are willing to perform the following duties

Attend a weekly meeting of the Praesidium
Daily recite the Catena (Legion Prayer)
Perform two hours of apostolic work weekly
Keep all information discussed concerning the work at the meetings confidential

Auxilary Membership:
Auxilary Members are the supply lines for the Active Members in the Legion. They make a personal commitment to pray the Rosary and all the prayers found in the Tessera (a small folder containing opening and concluding prayers and the Catena) each day. This takes approx 30 minutes of devotion. It is not always easy to make such a commitment and Auxilary Members remain on 90 days probation until officially enrolled.

Meetings & Contacts

Meeting Time and Location:
The Praesidium meets Thurdsays at 7:00PM in Room 1.

Contacts:
President Cherie Horn 898-9254 or email Bill Barshinger at loneheart@comcast.net. Feel free to visit at any meeting or let us know if you want to be part of the prayer Auxilary.

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