Saturday, May 2, at 10:00 a.m. Rome time (4:00am Eastern Time), 16 Legionaries of Christ will be ordained priests. The new priests are from Argentina, Brazil, Colombia, Chile, Mexico, Panama, and Venezuela.
The Ordination Mass, which will take place at the Basilica of St. Paul Outside the Walls in Rome, will be officiated by Cardinal Kevin Joseph Farrell, former Prefect of the Dicastery for the Laity, Family and Life, and current Camerlengo of the Holy Roman Church.
Ordination Information:
Date: Saturday, May 2, 2026
Time: 10:00 AM (Rome)
Location: Basilica of St. Paul Outside the Walls (Rome)
YouTube Livestream Broadcast: Italian (original language) | Spanish Commentary
The formation process for Legionaries of Christ lasts approximately 12 years before priestly ordination. The key elements of their preparation and formation as an institution of the Church are outlined in the document Ratio Institutionis, entitled “Christus vita vestra” (Christ Your Life). Learn more about the formation of Legionary priests here on our website.


