The Legion of Mary (LOM) meets on Thursdays from 7:15-8:45 p.m. at St. Columbkille’s Sacred Heart Center (543 N Jefferson St, Papillion).  For more information, call Cathy Badura, president of the Legion of Mary combined praesidium for St. Columbkille and St. Gerald, at 402-677-5688.

WHAT IS IT?
The largest apostolic organization of lay people in the Catholic Church with well over two million active members in almost every country of the world. In 2021, the Legion celebrated its 100th anniversary worldwide. It has been approved by the last six Popes.

WHAT DOES IT DO?
It makes its members better Catholics, through a balanced program of prayer and service in union with the Holy Spirit as He operates through Mary. Works may include visiting the elderly, assisting with evangelization and spiritual needs within the parish and community, etc. It gives Catholics an opportunity to do something positive for the Church, while at the same time deepening their spiritual life and strengthening their Catholic faith.

HOW DOES IT WORK?
“Active” members meet together once a week for prayer, planning, and discussion in a family setting. They do a couple of hours of definite work each week in pairs or alone. “Auxiliary” members pray the rosary and Tessera prayers daily. Auxiliary members are invited to larger Legion of Mary meetings/events several times a year. 

WHO CAN BELONG?
Any Catholic, who would like to draw closer to Jesus and His Mother is welcome! Every active member starts with a three-month probation to learn the proven system of the Legion. Auxiliary members do not have a probation period.

HOW DO I START?
Come to a meeting as a guest to see how the Legion works. All you need is a willingness to sacrifice a little of your time and energy for the greatest reason in the world: your love of God.