And the Winner is...
the orange county comitium will select a new name through a democratic vote at the upcoming monthly meeting on may 16, 2026. share your favorite name with the attending praesidium officers, or join the meeting in person to pitch your thoughts and Vote yourself.
The Four Finalist Names
Mary, Queen of Families
Mary, Lady of Champion
Our Lady of Guadalupe
Our Lady of Guadalupe - Empress of the Americas
Weekly Praesidia Meetings
Gather with our Praesidia for prayer, spiritual reading, and organized planning for apostolic service across the county.
Nurturing Faith Through Activities & Resources
Explore our apostolates and gather with fellow members to nurture spiritual growth through the works and resources of the Orange County Comitium and their Praesidia.
Community Apostolates
From visiting the homebound to prison ministry, our members serve as the hands of Christ in local outreach programs.
Contact the Legion of Mary to arrange a one week visit of the Pilgrim Virgin to your home. See link for details.
Upcoming Events
May 16, 2026
Comitium Monthly Meeting
Spiritual gathering and reporting for all council officers at St. Elizabeth Ann Seton (Irvine CA) Parish Hall Center. The meeting starts at 1 PM and concludes by 3 PM.
Los Angeles Congress 2026
JUNE 13, 2026
A one full day meeting at Christ the King Cathedral in Los Angeles where subjects of keen interest to Legion members are discussed. All are welcome.
August 15, 2026
Orange County
Congress 2026
A one full day meeting at St Mary's By The Sea Church in Huntingting Beach where subjects of keen interest to Legion members are discussed.
All are welcome!
Our Organization
The Legion of Mary in Orange County is organized through a network of Preasidea. At the heart is the Comitium, which coordinates the several Curiae and numerous local Praesidia across various parishes. Each unit is led by a dedicated board of officers who work under the guidance of a Spiritual Director to carry out the Legion's mission.
Leader Name
Role
Contact Info
Father Theodore
Spiritual Director
frtheodoresmith@gmail.com
Jeff Nameth
President
jeffnameth@sbcglobal.net
Natalie Ang
Vice-President
maximusmin@yahoo.com
Janeth Ostowari
Secretary
JMJiheartyou2@gmail.com
Vivian McWilliams
Treasurer
vmcwilliam@gmail.com
Patricia Pineda
Columban Drive
patricia66pioneda@gmail.com
Jim McVay
Website Manager
mcvayjw@gmail.com
Curiae and Praesidia List & Contacts
North OC English Curia
St Pius Pi (Buena Park)
Della Wells - President
dellawells1953@gmail.com
OC Spanish Curia - 1
Immaculate Heart of Mary
Gudulia Salas - President
guduliasalas55@gmail.com
OC Spanish Curia - 2
Madre de Misericordia
Joe Juan Garcia - President
juan3131.ig@gmail.com
OC Vietnamese Curia
Our Lady, Queen of Peace
Dominique Thao Vu
thaovu.olp@gmail.com
San Juan Capistrano Praesidium - San Juan Capistrano
Rosa Mystica
Patricia Pineda - President
patricia66pineda@gmail.com
St John the Baptist Praesidium - Costa Mesa
Mary, Mother of God
Miko Moran - President
miko.moran88@yahoo.com
St. Elizabeth Anne Seton Praesidium - Irvine
Mary, Cause of Our Joy
Alexander Niessan - President
alexander.niessen@gmail.com
Our Lady of Grace Praesidium - Covina
St Vincent de Paul
Frank Martinez - President
Holy Spirit Praesidium - Fountain Valley
Immaculate Heart of Mary
Cathy Ord - President
extraord@gmail.com
St Bonaventure Praesidium - Huntington Beach
Reina de los Apostoles
Patricia Pineda - President
patricia66pineda@gmail.com
St Bonaventure Praesidium - Huntington Beach
Our Lady of Charity
Vivian McWilliam - President
vmcwilliam@gmail.com
St Mary by the Sea Praesidium - Huntington Beach
Refugium Peccatorum
Cindy Friendt - President
cfriendt@verizon.net
St Mary by the Sea Praesidium - Huntington Beach
Mirror of Justice
Rebecca Richter - President
stay4everyoung@gmail.com
St Thomas More Praesidium - Irvine
Our Lady of Perpetual Help
Jan Ostowari - President
JMJiheartyyou2@gmail.com
St Thomas More Praesidium - Irvine
Our Lady, Ark of the New Covenant
Vida Gotica - President
jvngotico@gmail.com
St Thomas More Praesidium - Irvine
Our Lady of Fatima
Carlos Muro - President
cmuro.business@gmail.com
Young Adults
Legion Stories in Pictures
A visual chronicle of our shared mission, from quiet moments of prayer to active apostolic service within our local neighborhoods. Witness how the Legion of Mary Orange County brings faith to life through community outreach and devotion.
Book Barrow/Crowd Contact at Newport Beach Pier on Sunday afternoons. Thank you our St Thomas More Brothers and Sisters!
Mary, Cause of Our Joy Praesidium (Irvine CA) gathering on April 21 for their 2,400th meeting since 1975 - the oldest Praesidium in the OC Comitium!
Alex and Jim from Mary, Cause of Our Joy Praesidium (Irvine CA) working the Orange Circle doing street evangelization on April 25, 2026.
Explore Membership and Active Ministry Paths
Active Membership
Auxiliary Membership
Junior Membership
Commit to a weekly meeting and two hours of spiritual work under the guidance of the Praesidium to serve the local parish.
Support our mission through a daily commitment of prayer, reciting the Legion's Tessera prayers and the Rosary for the work of the active members.
Open to youth under 18 years of age, offering spiritual growth through training in prayer and manageable apostolic works suitable for their age.
Reach Out to the Legion
Whether you are seeking spiritual growth, resources for your praesidium, or simply want to learn more about the Legion of Mary in Orange County, we are here to support your journey of faith.
Email Us
jeffnameth@sbcglobal.net
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