Kevin Matthews visited Good Shepherd Catholic Church in Hope Mills, NC on December 13, 2025. We share this story with you from Mother of the Eucharist Praesidium. Recently, Pope Leo XIV blessed the statue of the Blessed Virgin Mary known as “Broken Mary”, who was brought to Good Shepherd Parish in Hope Mills, NC in December 2025 by the former Chicago radio host and comedian, Kevin Matthews. While visiting the Vatican, the Pope granted Kevin an audience, and after listening to

The ACIES is the central annual ceremony of the Legion of Mary, representing an army in battle array, which has been held since the organization's inception in Dublin, Ireland, in 1921. The first ACIES of the Legion of Mary was held on March 29, 1931, which was ten years after the organization was founded in Dublin, Ireland. It serves as a solemn, mandatory gathering held around the Feast of the Annunciation (March 25) for members to renew their fealty to Jesus through Mary a

Prayer is a powerful tool that transcends boundaries, uniting individuals in their faith and purpose. Within the context of the Legion of Mary, a global Catholic organization, prayer takes on a unique significance. This blog post explores the profound impact of prayer in the Legion of Mary, illustrating how it fosters community, strengthens faith, and inspires action. Understanding the Legion of Mary The Legion of Mary was founded in 1921 by Frank Duff in Dublin, Ireland. Its