Concilium Legionis Mariae

The governing body of the Legion of Mary worldwide

About the Concilium

The Concilium Legionis Mariae is the supreme governing body of the Legion of Mary, based at De Montfort House, Morning Star Avenue, Brunswick Street, Dublin 7, Ireland.

Established by the founder Frank Duff, the Concilium oversees the Legion's worldwide operations across approximately 170 countries. It provides guidance, resources, and governance for all levels of the Legion hierarchy, from individual praesidia to senatus councils. The Concilium meets weekly in Dublin to discuss matters affecting the Legion across the globe.

All Legion councils ultimately report to the Concilium, which ensures that the spirit and practice of the Legion remain faithful to the vision laid out in the Legion Handbook. The Concilium also coordinates with the Holy See and supports the causes for beatification of notable legionaries.

News from the Concilium

May Allocutio 2026

Fr. Paul Churchill, Concilium Spiritual Director, invokes Our Lady as Queen of Peace, asking her intercession amid the world's conflicts — true peace coming from union with God's will.

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Concilium Bulletin — March 2026

Reports from Dublin, Ireland, Africa, Asia, Australia and South America, with guidance on the Exploratio Dominicalis — the annual “Sunday search for souls.”

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April Allocutio 2026

Fr. Paul Churchill reflects on Mary as mother — a vessel of divine love, shaped by God to nurture Jesus and, through him, all Christians in the love of the Holy Spirit.

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Events from the Concilium

Prayer at the Grave of Frank Duff

Prayer at the grave of the Servant of God Frank Duff on the last Sunday of each month at 15:00. Glasnevin Cemetery, Dublin. All legionaries and faithful welcome.

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Mass in Italian

Holy Mass in Italian each Saturday at 5:30 p.m. at the Church of the Holy Family, Aughrim Street, Dublin 7. Organised by the Legion of Mary.

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Mass in Portuguese

Holy Mass in Portuguese every Sunday at 4:00 p.m. at St. Mary of the Angels, Church Street, Dublin 7. Organised by the Legion of Mary.

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Publications

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The Legion Handbook

The official handbook of the Legion of Mary, containing all rules, prayers, and guidance for legionaries worldwide.

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Maria Legionis

The official magazine of the Legion of Mary, published quarterly by the Concilium with news and articles from around the world — latest: Edition 1 of 2026.

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Legion Prayers

Official Legion prayers available in multiple languages, distributed by the Concilium for use in praesidia worldwide.

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