This year, on the hundredth anniversary of the Feast of Christ the King, Regnum Christi members from around the world celebrated our feast day with special joy! On this feast day, we renewed our consecration to Christ the King and united as a spiritual family that seeks to make the Kingdom of Christ present in our hearts and in the whole world.
Here’s a look at how we celebrated in the North American Territory and beyond:
Chicago, IL
“It takes a village and hearts filled with God's love and strength to put together such a wonderful celebration!”
Regnum Christi members and friends from RC Chicago gathered at Everest Academy in Lemont, IL, for a grace-filled day that began with confession followed by Mass celebrated by Fr. Hans Candell, LC, from Sacred Heart Apostolic School. Students from both schools served during the Mass, which was followed by testimonies of faith and community from Christy Sipusich and Br. Keiren Hamilton, LC.
The celebration continued with lunch, adoration, family activities, and a raffle—proceeds went to the students at Sacred Heart Apostolic School to help cover their March for Life trip expenses.
Atlanta, GA
Nearly 400 people gathered in Our Lady of Guadalupe Chapel at Pinecrest Academy in Cumming, GA. Mass was concelebrated by 15 Legionary priests from the RC Atlanta community, including main celebrant Fr. Aaron Smith, LC. Fr. Nathan Torrey, LC, gave a moving homily, and Fr. Markus Stehmer, LC, and Consecrated Woman of Regnum Christi, Jackie Lustig, later provided powerful reflections on vocations. The choir featured Consecrated Women of Regnum Christi, Pinecrest students, and members of Regnum Christi Music Collective, accompanied by pianist Chris Pinto. There were 33 new associations into Regnum Christi.
After Mass, the community continued celebrating with lunch and joyful fellowship.
New Orleans, LA
Members and guests celebrated Mass for the Feast of Christ the King at the Regnum Christi Center in New Orleans.
Lafayette, LA
“It was a joyful evening of renewal and community!”
Members of the Lafayette locality of Louisiana were joined by Fr. Gregory Heslip, LC, who celebrated Mass at a local parish, and Consecrated Woman, Margie Lademan. The locality then gathered at a member’s home for testimonies, an association, renewal of commitments by RC members, and a meal. They ended the evening with a competitive game of “Bible Pictionary!”
Northshore, LA
“So glad to see so many of our RC family enjoying great fellowship. How can you beat a massive pot of gumbo under the beautiful Louisiana oaks?” —Scott Scheuermann, men’s section director for the Northshore locality.
Houston, TX
Regnum Christi Houston had about 200 Regnum Christi family and friends gather at Prince of Peace Catholic Community in Houston, TX, for Mass, which concluded with four new associations into Regnum Christi!
They highlighted the Jubilee Year with testimonies of hope from locality members who had the grace to be on pilgrimage this year: a young RC woman who went on a Discernment Camino that ended with the Jubilee of Consecrated Life in Rome; a couple who had a transformative experience of Our Lady’s love and presence in Fatima and while on a “Couple’s Camino”; and a Consecrated Woman who accompanied two groups through the holy doors in Rome this Jubilee Year, and was blessed to be in Pope Francis’ funeral Mass.
Houston—College Station
Regnum Christi College Station celebrated Christ the King with over 60 members, friends, and family, including Legionary priests and Consecrated Women from Houston.
Dallas, TX
In Dallas, seven young adults associated into Regnum Christi, and four youth made the Pledge of Friendship into ECYD!
Raleigh, NC
RC North Carolina gathered at St. Joseph’s parish in Raleigh, where Fr. Peter Devereux, LC, is the pastor. About 100 members, friends and family were in attendance, and Fr. Brian Shininger, LC, their new chaplain, led the group in song!
Miami, FL
Regnum Christi Miami celebrated the Feast of Christ the King on Sunday, November 16, with a picnic in Salvatore Park!
Orlando, FL
About 30 members of RC Orlando celebrated on Saturday, November 22, with a Mass, rosary, and potluck brunch at Holy Family Catholic Church. Brunch was followed by a reflection, testimonies, and two associations into Regnum Christi!
Washington, DC
On Saturday, Nov 7, Regnum Christi DC met at St. Bartholomew Parish in Bethesda, MD, for a joyful family gathering that featured food, fellowship and fun, including a photo booth, family bingo, games, and ministry booths.
Over 250 RC members and friends attended, and eight people associated into Regnum Christi. The day concluded with a beautiful Mass celebrating Christ Our King!
Indianapolis, IN
Over 60 people from Regnum Christi Indianapolis celebrated Christ the King Mass with Fr. Robert DeCesare, LC.
Fort Wayne, IN
Over 30 RC members and friends celebrated with a potluck in Fort Wayne, Indiana!
Michigan
More than 500 people gathered in Michigan, where 25 new members associated into Regnum Christi!
Lincoln, NB
In Lincoln, Nebraska, 20 Regnum Christi members and six religious gathered for adoration and an evening of fellowship.
Louisville, KY
“It was very much a family gathering for members and guests across generations—from grandparents down to little ones on the way! A quarter of those celebrating were youth and children, so we were able to enjoy that beautiful mystery: Christ’s Kingdom belongs to the childlike!”
Regnum Christi Louisville had the blessing of celebrating Christ the King with Archbishop Shelton Fabre in Louisville, Kentucky, this year!
Ontario, CAN
Regnum Christi Ontario celebrated Christ the King with over 100 Regnum Christi members, family, and friends. They celebrated with a Mass, welcomed 11 new RC members and two new ECYD members, and had a wine-and-cheese social. Afterward, RC Ontario youth spent the weekend on missions. Check out the Christ the King 2025 highlight reel and Regnum Christi in a Year 2025 recap video they made for the occasion!
Calgary, AB, CAN
In Calgary, Alberta, Regnum Christi young adults hosted a Worship the King vigil—an evening of adoration, music, and reflection—at St. Teresa of Calcutta Chapel on Saturday, November 22. The next day, Regnum Christi Calgary gathered for Mass celebrated by the Legionaries of Christ community, followed by associations and a luncheon at Ascension Catholic Parish.
Regina, SK, CAN
In Regina, Saskatchewan, approximately 150 people gathered from Regnum Christi, ECYD, Challenge, and Conquest for an adoration for vocations and Mass at Holy Rosary Cathedral. Fr. Kenneth LeBlanc, LC, traveled all the way from Calgary, AB, to celebrate with the Regina community. Mass was followed by testimonies and a potluck supper.
Philippines
In Manila, 350 people from RC Philippines, including over 100 members from the Mano Amiga community, gathered for Mass at Everest International Academy. Nine individuals from the Everest Manila and Everest Nuvali communities associated into Regnum Christi during a ceremony held at Our Lady of Guadalupe Chapel. Afterward, 60 young people from Everest Manila and Mano Amiga made or renewed the Pledge of Friendship into ECYD!
The Mass was celebrated by Fr. André Lasana, LC, and concelebrated by Fr. Luis Garza, LC, Fr. Luis Lorenzo, LC, Fr. Roberto Antonio, LC, and Fr. Simon Cleary, LC.
Following the liturgy, attendees enjoyed fellowship and an apostolic fair.
Regnum Christi around the world
Regnum Christi is a spiritual family of over 25,000 members throughout 38 countries worldwide! Here’s how we celebrated across the globe:
Francophone communities gathered in various locations—France, Belgium, Switzerland, Côte d’Ivoire, and Canada—to welcome new members to Regnum Christi and ECYD.
In France:
- 90 people gathered at Notre-Dame d’Auteuil in Paris for an evening of aperitif, testimonies, mediation, prayer, and praise.
- In Boulogne-Billancourt, ECYD members participated in two days of events, including a rugby match for the boys, a treasure hunt throughout Paris and a sleepover for the girls! The next day, the youth gathered for street missions and ended the weekend with Mass and consecration.
- At the Regnum Christi community at Château de Méry, Consecrated Women of Regnum Christi, Mariana Esquer and Astrid de Segonzac, accompanied by Fr. Louis de Vaugelas, LC, led a formation weekend in Ignatian discernment for students and young professionals.
- In Bordeaux, ECYD members participated in a street mission in the city center, families gathered for a rugby match, and on Sunday morning, all gathered to celebrate Mass.
In Switzerland, 40 students and members of Regnum Christi gathered for Mass and a potluck feast.
In Belgium, members of Regnum Christi from France, Luxembourg, and Belgium celebrated Mass with Fr. Pedro Barrajón, LC, followed by a community lunch at the Castle of Rixensart.
In Côte d’Ivoire, Regnum Christi members and parishioners of Christ the King Parish in M’Badon gathered to celebrate the feast day. Three new members associated into Regnum Christi following a Mass at the Grotto of St. John Paul II, presided by Fr. Dain Scherber, LC.
In central Europe, celebrations took place in Germany, Austria, Hungary, and Poland. A total of nearly 900 German-speaking RC members celebrated Christ the King in eight locations across Germany and Austria.
In Spain, after preparing for the Feast of Christ the King by celebrating Kingdom Week, Regnum Christi members participated in a weekend full of encounters, joy, and faith. Hundreds of families and young people gathered for Masses, associations into Regnum Christi, ECYD pledges, and family activities—from paella competitions to sports tournaments—in four localities across Spain (Barcelona, Madrid, Seville, and Valencia). Check out their photo galleries and the video they created for Cristo Rey 2025 here.
Across Colombia, Venezuela, Ecuador, and Panama, more than 100 new members associated into Regnum Christ, and over 20 young people made the ECYD Pledge of Friendship.
And in the Territory of Mexico and Central America, Christ the King celebrations took place in localities across Mexico, and in Costa Rica, where Fr. Alberto Simán, LC, and Fr. Fernando Fabó, LC, celebrated Mass, followed by an apostolic fair. The day offered a space to renew, together, the decision and commitment to live the vocation of being a community of apostles that strives to make the Kingdom of Christ present in the world.
May Christ the King continue to reign in our hearts throughout the upcoming year!
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