The Arlington Senatus is a council of the Legion of Mary located in the USA. It is directly attached to the Concilium which is the highest governing level and controls the entire Legion worldwide. The Concilium has its seat in Dublin, Ireland. The Legion of Mary is now the largest lay apostolic organization in the Catholic Church, with well over ten million active Legionaries throughout the world.
To view the structure of the Arlington Senatus download this pdf: Arlington Senatus Structure updated
To view the Arlington Senatus 2026 calendar download this pdf: 2026 Arlington Senatus Calendar
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2026 Young Adult Retreat
The ARLINGTON SENATUS LEGION OF MARY RETREAT FOR YOUNG ADULT CATHOLICS Ages 19-39SATURDAY May 30, 2026 11:00 AM – 5:00 PMHOLY TRINITY JUBILEE PARK4407 ALDIE ROAD, CATHARPIN, VA 20143 Fee: $35Includes talks,ropes activities, snacksgroup sharing, lunchreligious activities For more information call: Dr. Seggy Acosta (703) 392-6420Maureen Earner (703) 622-9293 Irving Vargas: (571) 799-6968Please make checks…
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2026 Acies
ACIES CEREMONYSaturday, March 21, 202611:30 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.Line up by 11:00 a.m. with bannersQueen of Apostles Catholic Church4401 Sano Street, Alexandria, VA 22312OFFICIATED BY:Rev. Francis Peffley, Spiritual Director, Arlington SenatusRev. Paul Bergout JCL, Asst. Spiritual DirectorPLEASE BRING: Your praesidium banner, holy rosary, TesseraThe Acies is an annual renewal of the Consecration of Legionaries to…
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2026 T.E.A.M. RETREAT
2025 T.E.A.M. RETREAT The Legion of Mary in Collaboration with Holy Trinity Jubilee Park, Inc. Retreat Theme: TBD SATURDAY, JUNE 27, 2026 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM Join us for a day long outdoor retreat filled with prayers, skits, fun games, and other exciting activities. The fee includes a full day of fun retreat and…
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Pilgrimage to Emerald Ireland
Hosted by FR. PAUL BERGHOUT AND DEACON GERARD-MARIE ANTHONYSpiritual Directors for the Legion of Maryunder the Arlington Senatus, VA September 17-26, 2026 Ireland Pilgrimage Ireland Pilgrimage Brochure AON Enrollment Flyer
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2026 Senatus Retreat
March 27, 28, 29, 2026 Loyola on the Potomac Retreat House 9270 Loyola Retreat Rd Newburg, MD Retreat Master: Rev. Bruce Nieli, CSP Theme: HOLY QUEEN: MOTHER OF EXILES The fee for an overnight stay with all the meals for Friday-Sunday is $285.00 for a singleroom. If you are coming as a married couple the…
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Q: What different types of Legion membership exist?
A: The two primary classes of Legion membership are active members and auxiliary members. Active members attend a Legion meeting once a week and perform works of service (typically about 2 hours a week). Auxiliary members instead pray the rosary and the prayers of the Legion of Mary (the Tessera) for the intentions of the…
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Q: Who is eligible to join the Legion of Mary?
A: The Legion of Mary is open to all Catholics in good standing with a desire to serve Our Lord Jesus Christ through the intercession of his Blessed Mother Mary. Catholics 18 years of age or older can join adult praesidia whereas Catholics younger than 18 years of age can join junior Legion of Mary…
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Q: I would like to join the Legion of Mary. How can I find out if there is a praesidium (Legion group) near me?
A: If you live in Northern Virginia, a listing of praesidia inside the beltway can be found here. A listing of praesidia for the Fairfax Curia (covering part of Fairfax, Loudon, and Prince William counties) can be found here. If you live in the Tidewater area in southeastern Virginia, you can find a listing of…