1050 Robert Blvd.
Slidell, LA 70458
985-643-6124
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Legion of Mary
The Legion of Mary is a world-wide association of Catholic men and women over the age of 18 who, with the sanction of the Church, and under the powerful leadership of Mary Immaculate, Mediatrix of All Graces, have formed themselves into a Legion for service in the warfare which is perpetually being waged by the Church against the forces of evil.The Legion of Mary aims to:
Increase the personal holiness of its members through the imitation of the virtues of Mary.
Foster a deeper devotion to Mary among all the people.Undertake various apostolic works.
Examples of Apostolic work done each week by the Legion of Mary include:
Visiting the sick in hospitals, infirmaries, and their own homes.
Inviting interested non-Catholics to information classes, giving instructions to prospective converts and also to Catholic children in public schools.
Distributing Catholic literature.
Visiting families to see if children have been baptized.
Encouraging fallen-away Catholics to return to the practice of their faith.
Visiting Catholic families to promote membership in the Apostleship of Prayer, and Enthronement of the Sacred Heart in their homes.
Spreading devotion to the family Rosary.
Helping converts in the practice of their faith.The Legion of Mary is comprised of Active Members and Auxiliary Members, and everyone is welcome to join.
Meetings are held in the
For additional information, please call Shirley Zavackis at 641-0356.