The Legion of Mary is a Catholic lay apostolate that focuses on serving God through Marian devotion and apostolic work. It is the largest such organization in the Catholic Church, with members worldwide dedicating themselves to prayer and service. The Legion operates through units called praesidia which meet weekly and assign members apostolic tasks. St. Mary Star of the Sea Praesidium is under the guidance of the past of St. Sylvester Catholic Church in Gulf Breeze.


Weekly meetings are held on Fridays at 9:30am (following the 8:30am Mass)

in the Activities Building, Room 201

Refreshments are provided.

Please join us anytime or contact Mr. Howard Libbert for more information: hrlibbert@aol.com


PURPOSE:

  • The Legion's core mission is to sanctify its members through prayer and service, acting as an extension of the pastor's ministry.
  • Members strive to serve God by recognizing and serving Him in others, particularly through works of mercy.
  • The Legion emphasizes a deep union with Mary, seeing her as a model of faith and service.


MEMBERSHIP:

  • ACTIVE members attend weekly meetings, perform assigned apostolic work, and recite specific prayers.
  • AUXILIARY MEMBERS support the Legion through prayer, including the daily Rosary and the prayers in the Legion's Tessera.
  • Membership is open to ALL practicing Catholics who are willing to fulfill the required duties.


ACTIVITIES:

  • The Legion's apostolic works include leading the recitation of the Rosary before Mass & Funerals, Stations of the Cross, greeting new parishioners, visiting the homebound, and those in nursing homes. Members also support First Saturday Devotions to Our Lady of Fatima.
  • Members also participate in religious education, promoting devotion to the Blessed Mother and the Sacred Hearts of Mary, Jesus, and Joseph.
  • The Legion's work is inspired by the doctrine of the Mystical Body of Christ and St. Louis de Montfort's teachings on devotion to Mary.


ORGANIZATION:

  • The Legion is organized using inspiration from the Roman Legions, with units called praesidia, which are parish-level groups.
  • The Concilium Legionis, based in Dublin, is the highest authority of the Legion.
  • The Legion's handbook provides guidance for its structure, prayers, and apostolic work.


HISTORY:

  • The Legion of Mary was founded in Dublin, Ireland, on September 7, 1921, by Frank Duff.
  • It has been active in the United States since 1931 and has been approved by multiple Popes.


For more information on the Legion of Mary go to:  https://legionofmary.ie/about