Mons. Andrés Ferrada Moreira presides Eucharist for Legión de María anniversary

Bishop Andrés Ferrada Moreira presided over a Mass to celebrate the anniversary of the Legion of Mary in the Diocese of San Bartolomé de Chillán. During the celebration, the bishop encouraged members of the movement to continue their pastoral work by following the example of the Virgin Mary and maintaining humility in their service.

The Legion of Mary performs pastoral duties such as visiting the sick, conducting home visits, and promoting the faith within local communities. The movement began in Dublin, Ireland, in 1921 under Frank Duff and arrived in Chile in 1950. Following the efforts of missionary Sister Joaquina Lucas, the group began formal activities in 1951 and established branches in Linares and Chillán by the end of that year.

The celebration concluded with the traditional Legion of Mary prayer to renew the members' commitment to serving the community.