Senatus of Uganda

Drawing its inspiration from the True Devotion to Mary, as taught by St. Louis Marie de Montfort, and which had a profound influence on the Founder of the Legion, the Servant of God, Frank Duff....

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LHB Ch. 7 -"So, when the Legion Promise was composed, it was consistent — though initially causing some surprise — that it should be directed to the Holy Spirit and not to the Queen of
the Legion"

A satisfactory probation of at least three months is required before the candidate can be enrolled in the ranks of the legionaries. For members of the junior Praesidium, The probation rule does not apply to them; nor do they take the legionary Promise; nor sit on a senior Curia. Read Ch. 13 and Ch. 36 Section 1 for details

If the Spiritual Director cannot attend the meetings of the praesidium, he may appoint another priest or a religious, or in special circumstances a qualified legionary (who shall be named the Tribune) to act in his place.
Although the Spiritual Director should be apprised of the meetings, it is not essential for the validity of the meetings that he should actually attend the meetings. LHB Ch. 14

Each praesidium is named after a title of Our Blessed Lady, for example, Our Lady of Mercy, or from one of her privileges, for example, The Immaculate Conception, or from
an event in her life, for example, The Visitation.
Happy the bishop who throughout his diocese sees praesidia sufficient in number to form, as it were, a living Litany of Mary. LHB Ch. 14

This work should be “substantial,” that is, the legionary should spend a couple of hours a week at it. But legionaries should not thus mathematically restrict themselves. LHB Ch. 33 No. 2

Edel Quinn died on 12th May 1944 and in 1956, her cause was introduced. On 15th December 1996, Pope John Paul II (now Saint) affirmed to her heroic virtues hence the title Venerable. A miracle awaits for her to be beautified. In case of any miracle through her intercession, send it to Senatus through your higher council.

Where deemed desirable or possible, auxiliaries may participate in the Acies, which in such circumstances forms an admirable function for them and brings them into intimate touch with the active legionaries (Ch. 16 Section 2)

Centenary celebrations start on 7th September 2021 and will end on 7th September 2022. In that time, all Praesidia and Councils, will be able to each take part in the celebrations

The Curiae are asked to talk to their Spiritual Directors to offer a Mass of thanksgiving on 7th September 2021. For the Curiae that can, an novena of Masses can be offered prior to the 7th September 2021.