Legionaries of Christ

Driven by the desire of Jesus' heart to set the world ablaze, the religious priests of the Legionaries of Christ support each other and work in communion with other Regnum Christi members in their mission to form apostles, people who let the love of Christ the King transform their hearts, their families and their world. The Legionaries of Christ are a Roman Catholic religious congregation of priests and seminarians, and part of Regnum Christi. They live in communities, and make vows of poverty, chastity and obedience. The formation of a Legionary is a deep and transformative process that spans an average of 14 years, leading up to his priestly ordination. He is formed to be both contemplative and apostolic. Legionaries of Christ go out as missionaries in today's world. With great charity, joy and zeal, they invite people into the adventure of living for Christ and transforming the culture around them. Each year they impact thousands of lives through youth work, education, parishes, missions, the sacraments, and spiritual direction. There are more than 1,500 Legionaries of Christ (priests) throughout the world, over 150 Legionaries of Christ priests in the North American territory, and over 30 Legionaries of Christ priests were newly ordained last year. "Our mission is to form families of apostles, to help the Church really imbue the culture with the Gospel." (Fr. John Connor, LC, Territorial Director of Regnum Christi and the Legionaries of Christ, North American Territory)"I love everything about being a Legionary. I love the spirit, the mission, the discipline, the focus, and the high ideals and expectations. God and all of the souls in our broken world deserve the best of us, and in different ways he has constantly given me a chance to offer everything I have - out of love for him, the Church and humanity." (Fr. Charles Sikorsky, LC, JD, JCL, President of Divine Mercy University, Arlington, Virginia)