We welcome you to the webpage of Mary Tower of Strength, Port of Spain, Trinidad. These are exciting times that we live in, and Magnificat was begun in 1981 for such a time as this! Our Chapter is one of nearly 100 Chapters throughout the United States, its territories, and many foreign countries.
Magnificat Meal
Hosted by Mary Tower of Strength Chapter
Sunday June 7th 2026
Brunch
2:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Location:
To Be Announced
Guest Speaker: Marceline Peters
A dynamic woman of God, Marceline Peters, has over 40 years of experience in Music Ministry.
She is an anointed praise and worship leader, song writer and gifted musician who deeply loves the Lord. She began her career in education in 1986 as a primary school teacher at the Matelot Community school, then proceeded as music teacher and Head of Department at the Point Fortin West Secondary, from 1991. In 2009 she transferred to the office of a Regional Music Coordinator in the Pan in the classroom unit and then served as Curriculum Coordinator with the Ministry of Education in the field of Visual and Performing Arts (VAPA) from 2010 to 2024 and is now retired. Under the anointing of the Holy Spirit, she leads the Evangelization Ministry, St Anthony’s Music Ministry, and Daily Strength Devotional Prayer Ministry in the Parish of St Anthony’s Point Fortin. Her call to evangelize has led her to preach God’s Word locally, regionally, and internationally.
Tickets & Reservations
Tickets will be available at:
Collection Bookshop, Town Centre Mall
Our Dally Bread Bookshop
Cafe, San Fernando
REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED
Online: TBA in the future
Checks payable to “Magnificat Port of Spain/Trinidad & Tobago”
For registration questions in the future contact:
Beverly Sambrano- Coordinator
Tel # (868)750-3816
Email: beverly_p_sambrano@hotmail.com
Upcoming Events for Our Chapter
February 8, 2026 – Join Magnificat Chapters from around the world to celebrate Mass at the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception, 10:30 a.m. with Archbishop Charles Jason Gordon, principle celebrant.
June 7, 2026 – Brunch 2:00pm – 6:00pm – For further information, please contact the Service Team.
Rosary Blanket of Prayer
Remember our chapter’s commitment to Eucharistic Adoration and to pray the Rosary on the 7th of each month for the intentions of Magnificat, Sanctity of Life, Marriage and Family, and World Peace.
Our Prayer Groups
Is God calling you to be in a Prayer Group? Jesus said “Wherever two or three are gathered in My Name, there I am in their midst.” Our prayer groups are open to all.
Service Team Members
Beverly Sambrano- Coordinator
Tel # (868)750-3816, Email: beverly_p_sambrano@hotmail.com
Jacqueline Gomez- Historian
Tel. # (868) 497-9633, Email: orijack3.gomez@gmail.com
Lucy Regis- Secretary
Tel # 280-9117, Email: lucyregis@ymail.com
Elizabeth McIntyre-Treasurer
Tel # (868) 758-6830, Email: beth_taurus@yahoo.com
Fr. John Theodore, CSSp, Spiritual Advisor
If you would like to help with a Ministry of Magnificat, or if you have a question or comment for our Service Team, please contact one of our service team members listed above or email: magnificattrinidad@gmail.com
History of Mary Tower of Strength Magnificat Chapter
Magnificat is a ministry to Catholic women that was introduced to Trinidad and Tobago by Auntie Babsie Blesdell (deceased). She served on the Central Advisory Service team for many years and later served as the Regional Representative until her retirement.
The Port of Spain Chapter of Magnificat under the leadership of Bernadette Patrick held its first Magnificat meal on Sunday November 21, 2004 at St. John’s Ambulance Brigade Hall. A Magnificat meal has been held every year since, except during COVID. The Port of Spain Chapter in addition to the Central and Service teams have been guided by our Spiritual Advisor which have included Fr Reginald Hezekiah (deceased) and Fr. John Theodore.
The inspiration for the Magnificat ministry – a woman to woman ministry stems from Mary’s visit to Elizabeth (Luke 1:39-56). The encounter being one of joy, praise to God and movement of the Holy Spirit. Women, young and mature are invited to hear testimonies from speakers who share their own Magnificat experiences and testify to the work of Jesus, action of the Holy Spirit and intercession of Our Lady in their lives.
The comments from various participants at the meals have been positive and testimonies range from being touched to leaving with a deep appreciation of the Lord working in our lives shared over a meal, prayer, worship and fellowship.
Magnificat has been a means of spiritual growth for each of us in the leadership of our chapter. We have seen fruits of the manifestation of the power of the Holy Spirit in the lives of all our membership through our gatherings. It is a truly a very rewarding grace to serve in this ministry.
We all find this ministry, begun in New Orleans in October of 1981, to be an anointed movement of the Holy Spirit. It has since spread internationally to nearly 100 chapters encompassing the United States, the Caribbean Islands, Canada, Malta, Poland, Ireland, Dominican Republic, and Uganda.
The late Bishop David E. Foley of the Birmingham diocese wrote the following prayer we would like to pray with you: “O Mary, Mother of Christ and Mother of our Catholic Church, may all women of the world take you as their model of what it means to be a woman. May you, who are Woman of Faith, lead us by the power of the Spirit to a new evangelization of the world. Amen.”
Come and see at our next gathering!
Last Updated on February 9, 2026.
