Long time no see !

First of all... my apologies.

I did not update this blog in a loooong time. Most of our news are now published in our Facebook page which you can access without being a member of Facebook.

Mater Dei is still very much active. While some legionaries had left this praesidium after the conference, Fr Agnelus moved to England for example, Luigi moved to Dublin,.. we still have 10 active members. .

So our activities as Legionnaires keep going. 

Most recently we organised a procession in Wexford town in honor our Lady of Fatima on the 101 anniversary of the Miracle of the Sun. A Gran' Premiere for Wexford which did not see such religious event on Main Street in years. For the occasion, our eldest member organised yellow jackets with "Legion of Mary" written on it.. in just couple of days. Fr Michael Doyle, our new Spiritual director, leaded the whole rosary (15 mysteries) all through. Despite rain and grey weather, no miracle of the sun that day !, we gathered around 50 people, from 5 years to.... older !

Once again, we thank the Franciscan Friary to help us to host this event.

Some of us went on PPC. Two legionaries went to the UK and one came back to his own country... in  Lourdes. Regarding this last, a full report will be published on this blog.

We participated also to the Rosary on the Coast of Ireland (and beyond) the Sunday 7th of October. Fair play to one legionary who took in charge the devotion to our Lady that day near the Tourist Office in town.

During the sad abortion referendum, most legionaries were involved in the NO campaign. Despite a great campaign, the victory of the Yes sounded like a great defeat for the partisans of God given life No more than today, souls need directions. This is the "raison d'être" of the Legion of Mary. .

Many other events occurred. Among them, two legionaries decided to go in the street of Wexford and stand not far from the Pubs on a Saturday night.... Distributing Miraculous Medals to the lads going to drink and dance ! And it worked ! Most young lads were happy to receive it and at no moment our two legionaries faced aggressivity or hostility.

This is it for today. For instant and more recent updates please go to our Facebook page.

Many, many blessings in Our Lord Jesus and Mary.

Rare historical film by Paul Lawrence, a WWII U.S. Army combat cameraman, of the Story of Our Lady of Fatima and of devotion to Our Lady of Fatima in the 1950s. It features original video of the visionaries, their families, the village and the original Sanctuary of Fatima, and a brief re-enactment of the 1917 events.

Visit of Our Lady of Fatima statue.

On Tuesday the 14th of March, County Wexford was blessed and privileged to host and welcome the visit of the International Centennial Pilgrim Statue of our Lady of Fatima.

The statue, blessed by Pope Francis, is visiting several countries around the world, including Russia.

After mass in Saint Senan, Enniscorthy, a procession was held in the narrow streets of the town to reach Saint Aidan's cathedral; From there, the statue was venerated by pilgrims and faithful during the day.

The Legion was present during this event, and legionaries distributed leaflets regarding the 5 first saturdays devotion and lead rosaries during the day in the cathedral.

2017 been the 100th anniversary of the apparitions of our Lady of Fatima, the Legion will organise different events during this year in regards to this marvellous celebration.

Our Lady of Fatima, pray for us.