Legion of Mary medal

The Legion of Mary

Home Visitation Program

Inviting Mary into your home
St. Anthony of Padua Parish  •  New Bedford, Massachusetts
Blessed Mother
“Where Mary is,
there is Jesus.”
— St. Louis de Montfort

About the Legion of Mary

Faith • Service • Evangelization • For a Greater Glory of God

Our Lady of Fatima
“I am the Immaculate Conception.”
— Our Lady of Lourdes

Our Mission

The Legion of Mary is an international association of Catholics who, with the approval of the Church, serve the Church and our neighbors through prayer, apostolic works, and a spirit of humble service.

Who We Are

The Legion of Mary was founded in 1921 in Dublin, Ireland, by Frank Duff. Legionaries seek to live their Catholic faith more fully and to share that faith with others through works of mercy and evangelization.

What We Do

Our apostolic works include the Home Visitation Program, visits to the sick and homebound, outreach, and support for parish activities.

Our Home Visitation Program

We bring a statue of Our Blessed Mother to families for a week of prayer, reflection, and devotion. The visit is intended to help families grow closer to Jesus through Mary and bring prayer into the home.

Join Us

If you feel called to serve Our Lady and our parish community, we invite you to learn more and join us.