A global Catholic religious order of 1,300 priests and brothers.
We are a religious order of Pontifical Rite and part of the Regnum Christi spiritual family—priests and brothers forged in faith and driven by our mission of igniting the hearts of apostles & transforming culture with the Gospel.
Christ-centered and rooted in brotherhood and prayer, Legionaries strive to live with Christ’s courage, love, and zeal. Our mission is clear: to evangelize and form apostles—Christian leaders at the service of the Church who transform the world by making Christ’s Kingdom present.
Legionaries live:
- a deep formation
- a dynamic community life
- a demanding mission
We invite people into the adventure of living for Christ and revitalizing the Christian heart of our country.
Each year we engage thousands of lives through evangelization with youth and young adults, ministry to married couples and families, education, missions, spiritual direction, and more. We want to form a new generation of Christian leaders who are going to joyfully bring Christ back into the heart of our society.
BEING A LEGIONARY MEANS BEING:
- a man of God
- a formator of apostles
- a well-rounded man
- a lively & magnanimous innovator
- a passionate apostle of Christ
- a proclaimer & witness of God’s merciful love
- a creative evangelizer
(Legionaries of Christ Ratio Institutionis, #65)
Are you called
to the priesthood?
Discerning Your Call
Learn more about discerning your call to the priesthood. Get information about the Legionary discernment process.
Talk to a Legionary
Connect with our Vocation Office and talk to a Legionary who can help guide you in your discernment.
SACRED MASS PROGRAM
A Gift of Prayer
Over 900 priests of the Legionaries of Christ celebrate the holy sacrifice of the Mass daily, and each Mass is offered for an intention. That’s almost 330,000 Masses every year. Now it’s easier than ever to request that one of these Masses, or a series of them, be celebrated for your intentions or those of a loved one.