Legionaries of Christ
The Legionaries of Christ is a religious congregation of priests and students for the priesthood who aspire to make Jesus Christ the model of their lives and to extend His Kingdom by striving for holiness and by means of their apostolic activity.
Who We Are
We are an international religious order of Pontifical Rite and part of Regnum Christi—priests and brothers shaped by a life of deep formation and united by a mission to ignite the hearts of apostles and transform culture through the Gospel. We live a life of prayer, study, and service, dedicated to bringing Christ’s love into the world in every way we can.
Our Mission
The Legionaries invite people to step into the adventure of living fully for Christ, equipping them to renew the Christian heart of our society. Our goal is to form a new generation of Christian leaders who joyfully bring Christ into every arena of culture, serve the Church faithfully, and make His Kingdom present in the world today. Through our work, we inspire, guide, and empower others to live as authentic apostles of Christ in their families, communities, and beyond.
Discover More
Learn how the Legionaries of Christ are transforming lives and culture through formation, evangelization, and service—and find out how you can join us in this mission.
Support the Legionaries of Christ:
Make checks payable to “LC Pastoral Services” and mail to:
8601 West 89th Street
Hickory Hills, IL 60457
Fr. Andrew Kolenda
Fr. Andrew Kolenda LC is from Grand Rapids, MI. He is third of nine children in the family. When he was 13, he joined the minor seminary of the Legionaries in New Hampshire, and after graduating from high school there he joined the novitiate. He did his seminary formation in Connecticut, Ireland, and Rome and was ordained to the priesthood in December of 2016. He has worked in Texas, Georgia, Indiana, and Chicago, where he is currently the chaplain for East Lake Academy, a pre-k3 through 8th grade Catholic school.