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
In thanks and gratitude
We would like to thank the Malta Council for the Voluntary Sector for the grant of 5,000 euro from the Small Initiatives Support Scheme 2024, which the Legion of Mary is using to modernise its website.
We would like to thank the Ministry for Gozo and Planning’s NGO Scheme for the grant of 5,000 euro 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.
