Immaculata Comitium — Diocese of Down and Connor
The official website of the Legion of Mary residing in the Diocese of Down and Connor. For nearly a century, legionaries have brought the light of Christ and the love of Our Lady to the streets of Belfast and beyond.
Reflections, testimonies, prayers and conversations that draw us closer to Jesus through Mary — the first podcast dedicated entirely to Mary’s Legion.
Episode 01, “Twenty Years at Her Service,” opens the series with Fr Martin Graham — Spiritual Director of the Legion in Down & Connor for two decades — recorded on the Feast of the Visitation. Episode 02, with legionary Richard Harrington, tells his life in his own words. And Episode 03, “For the Greater Glory of God,” with AMDG Core co-founder Felipe Cunha, is out now — released on the Feast of St Ignatius of Loyola.
Learn More About the Podcast →The month as the Church keeps it — the saint of each day, and the two Marian feasts a legionary should not let pass.
On a Sunday the Sunday itself takes precedence, and any memorial falling that day is set aside for the year.
Three days worth putting in the diary — two of them during the Belfast Fleadh, and a conference for young adults at the end of the month.
Friday 7 August · 7.30pm
St Paul’s Parish Centre, Falls Road, Belfast
As we celebrate the Belfast Fleadh, join Bishop Alan McGuckian for an evening exploring the connections between Irish culture, history and the Catholic faith. Traditional Irish music, refreshments and good company as we celebrate our shared heritage together.
Everyone is welcome — no booking needed
A Legion of Mary project
Saturday 8 August · after the 5.30pm Vigil Mass, until 9.30pm
St Mary’s, Chapel Lane, Belfast
Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament, an opportunity for Confession, reflective music, and street outreach to the attendees of the Fleadh Cheoil — the Legion at its own work, in the middle of the city.
Everyone is welcome — no booking needed
A Legion of Mary project
Saturday 29 August · 9.30am – 6.00pm
De Montfort House, Morning Star Avenue, Dublin 7, D07 VA03
A full day of talks, prayer and company for young adults — the Legion of Mary’s Young Adult Catholic Conference. Standard ticket €20; queries to [email protected].
Register on Eventbrite →A Legion of Mary project
The largest apostolic organisation of lay people in the Catholic Church — born from a simple prayer meeting in Dublin, now spanning every continent on earth.
Founded on 7 September 1921 by the Servant of God Frank Duff, the Legion of Mary is an international association of the faithful who serve the Church on a voluntary basis. Under the powerful leadership of Mary Immaculate, legionaries bring the light of Christ to the sick, the lonely, the imprisoned, and the fallen away. Here in the Diocese of Down and Connor, our praesidia carry out this vital work each week.