About This Praesidium

Our Lady of Good Counsel Praesidium is based at St. Patrick's Church in Downpatrick. The praesidium meets every Tuesday at 1:00 PM in the Parochial House.

Members carry out a variety of apostolic works including Fatima Statue visitation to promote family prayer and the Rosary, hospital visitation to the sick, and door-to-door outreach promoting Mass and Confession times.

The praesidium also makes regular visits to residential nursing homes and participates in Legion stand work on Saturdays for street contact. All duties are completed in pairs, following the apostolic tradition.

Activities & Apostolic Works

• Fatima Statue visitation promoting family prayer and the Rosary
• Hospital visitation to the sick
• Door-to-door outreach promoting Mass and Confession times
• Visits to residential nursing homes
• All duties completed in pairs
• Legion stand work on Saturdays for street contact