Articles on this issue "legionaries of christ"

Pope Initiates Apostolic Visit to Legion of Christ

Holy See Promises Aid in Current Hardships

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Here is the letter Benedict XVI's secretary of state sent March 10 to Father Álvaro Corcuera, the general director of the Legionaries of Christ, announcing an apostolic visitation to the …

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Father Corcurea's Letter to Legion of Christ

"The Holy Father Has Decided That There Will Be an Apostolic Visitation"

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Here is the letter Father Álvaro Corcuera, the general director of the Legionaries of Christ, sent Monday to the members of the congregation to annonce an apostolic visitation. The letter was …

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Legion Regrets Founder's Conduct

Congregation Apologizes for Scandal

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Some aspects of the life of Father Marcial Maciel, founder of the Legionaries of Christ, were incompatible with the priesthood, according to a spokesman for the congregation. "We are pained …

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In the Wake of the World Family Meeting

Interview With Superior-General of Regnum Christi

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The key phase of the World Meeting of Families is just now getting under way, as families put into practice what they learned, says the superior-general of the lay Regnum Christi movement. …

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Pontiff Greets 49 New Legionary Priests

Cardinal Sodano Presides at the Ordination

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Benedict XVI greeted 49 newly ordained priests of the Legionaries of Christ, encouraging them to let the love of Christ invigorate their ministry. The Pope said this today after praying the …

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Building Bridges Between Parishes and Movements

Interview With the Director-General of Regnum Christi

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Although the relationship between bishops and movements at times can be difficult, with the collaboration of both, the Church will achieve unity and new apostolic impetus, says the …

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Legionary of Christ Director Visits Pope

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In a private audience with Benedict XVI, the general director of the Legionaries of Christ renewed the congregation's loyalty to the Pope at the start of a new stage in its history, following …

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Mexican Prelates Mourn Legionary Founder

Express Closeness to 2 Bishops of Congregation

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The Mexican bishops offered their condolences to the Legionaries of Christ upon the death of the order's founder. They particularly expressed closeness to two Legionary bishops whose service …

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Legionary of Christ Founder Dies at 87

Father Marcial Maciel Began Lay Regnum Christi Movement

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Father Marcial Maciel, founder of the Legionaries of Christ and the Catholic lay Regnum Christi movement, died Wednesday at age 87. A communiqué from the Legionaries of Christ reported that …

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48 Legionaries of Christ Ordained

12 New Priests From U.S.

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Forty-eight religious from the Legion of Christ were ordained to the priesthood Saturday in Rome. Archbishop Luigi de Magistris, retired pro-major penitentiary, celebrated Saturday's …

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55 Legionaries of Christ Ordained

By Cardinal Rodé in Rome

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The prefect of the Congregation for Institutes of Consecrated Life and Societies of Apostolic Life presided over the priestly ordination of 55 Legionaries of Christ. "Be convinced that you are …

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Legionary Superior Pledges Fidelity to Pope

Benedict XVI Receives Father Corcuera in Audience

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The general director of the Legionaries of Christ renewed his congregation's commitment to serve the Church in a letter he delivered personally to Benedict XVI. The audience took place this …

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Legion of Mary

Founded in Dublin

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Here is the description of the Legion of Mary which appears in the Directory of International Associations of the Faithful, published by the Pontifical Council for the Laity. * * * Official …

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54 Legionaries Ordained Deacons

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Fifty-four Legionaries of Christ were ordained deacons in Rome, hours before the meeting of ecclesial movements and new communities with Benedict XVI at the Vatican. Archbishop Paolo Romeo, …

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