Messenger of God's mercy and forgiveness
About the Legion of Mary
The Legion of Mary is the largest apostolic organisation of lay people in the Catholic Church. It was founded in Dublin, Ireland, in 1921, by Frank Duff. Branches of the Legion can be found in nearly 200 countries, with over 10 million volunteer members. The Legion of Mary is spread throughout Malta and Gozo. The Tessera represents the Legion's spirit and purpose, while the standard of the Legion is the Vexillum Legionis, which is adorned by the dove representing the Holy Spirit.
The Archbishop of Malta Charles Scicluna speaks about his early experience of the Legion of Mary
President of the Republic Myriam Spiteri Debono speaks about the Legion of Mary
"My father was a long-time President of the Legion of Mary, alternating with his friend. I say this openly: I think I learnt about the way one runs a committee, how to keep the minutes during a meeting, etc., from my time in a youth branch of the Legion. This has served me a lifetime."
Interview in Il-Leħen, May 26, 2024
The Pope's Prayer Intention for May
For working conditions
Let us pray that through work, each person might find fulfilment, families might be sustained in dignity, and that society might be humanized.
In thanks and gratitude
We would like to thank the Malta Council for the Voluntary Sector for the grant of €5,000 from the Small Initiatives Support Scheme 2024, which the Legion of Mary has used to modernise its website.
We would like to thank the Ministry for Gozo and Planning’s NGO Scheme for the grant of €5,000 from the funding programme for Voluntary Organisations on the Island of Gozo which the Legion of Mary is using to upgrade it’s members' learning facilities in Gozo.
This activity is sustained by the "NGO Scheme", a financing scheme for Gozo voluntary organisations operated by the Ministry for Gozo and Planning.
'Training for Better Contacts'
We would like to thank the Malta Council for the Voluntary Sector for a grant of €4,600 from the Small Initiatives Support Scheme 2025. The grant is being used for a project called 'Training for Better Contacts', led by Carmel Bajada. Photo shows the presentation of the Letter of Confirmation.
Two grants for young people
We would like to thank Aġenżija Żgħażagħ for the grant of €6,000 for two projects proposed by the Legion of Mary Youth Section. The grants are being used to buy equipment to help put young people in the centre of our work.
