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| Legion of Mary |
The Legion of Mary is a worldwide organization of lay Catholics focusing on Marian spirituality and apostolic works. It 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, has been approved by the last six popes, and was endorsed by the Second Vatican Council. The main purpose of the Legion of Mary is to give glory to God through the sanctification of its members.
Diocesan Chaplain
Rev. Jose Maniyangat
P.O. Box 1120
Macclenny, FL 32063
(904) 259-2959
Fax: (904) 259-2959
Email: frjosemaniyangat@hotmail.comWebsite: www.jaxcuria.org
President of Jacksonville Curia
Brother Charles Kane
(386) 586-3848
Email: cekane@aol.com
What Does it Do?
Members become instruments of the Holy Spirit through a balanced program of prayer and service. Works include door-to-door evangelization, parishioner visitation, prison ministry, visitation of the sick or aged, crowd contact, religious education, visiting the newly baptized, Pilgrim Virgin Statue rotations, and meeting the other spiritual needs of the parish community. The pastor under the guidance of a spiritual director names legionaries. The Legion is, in essence, an extension of the heart and hands of the pastor.
How Does it Work?
Members meet once a week for prayer, planning and discussion in a family setting. Then they do two hours of definite work each week in pairs and under the guidance of their spiritual director.
Who Can Belong?
The Legion of Mary is open to all Catholics who:
• Faithfully practice their religion;
• Are animated by the desire to participate in the church's apostolate through membership in the Legion;
• Are prepared to fulfill each and every duty which active membership in the Legion involves.
For a list of parish chapters in the Diocese of Saint Augustine visit www.jaxcuria.org
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