Priests, Brothers, and Apostles of Christ
Who We Are
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 the Regnum Christi Federation. 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 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.
Our Mission
In their mission of forming apostles, Christian leaders at the service of the Church, Legionaries make present the mystery of Christ gathering the Apostles around him, revealing to them the love of his heart, forming them, and sending them out to collaborate with him in building up his Kingdom.
Our Spirituality
- Christ-centeredness
- Devotion to the Sacred Heart
- Charity, the heart of the Legion’s spirit
- The Kingdom of Christ
- Contemplative and evangelizing
- Love and docility to the Holy Spirit
- Love for the Church and the Pope
- Love for Mary
- Love for one’s vocation
- Espirit de corps and communion
“ Go, therefore, and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit.”
Matthew 28:19