We welcome you to the webpage of the Metairie Chapter (ministry Mother Chapter) in Louisiana. These are exciting times that we live in and Magnificat was begun in 1981 for such a time as this. There are now over 100 chapters throughout the United States and its territories and in many foreign countries.
Metairie Magnificat Breakfast
June 13, 2026
Location
Knights of Columbus
St. Jerome Council No. 6746
3310 Florida Ave. and 33rd Street
Kenner, LA 70065
Speaker: Marilyn Heap and Elaine Chetta
Marilyn Heap and Elaine Chetta have been in Magnificat, A Ministry to Catholic Women, since the beginning.
They will talk about how Magnificat was thought of and how it came to be what it is today, with over 100 Chapters in the United States and around the world
MORE INORMATION TO FOLLOW – LOOK after the first week in May, 2026
Click on link below to Registration on line until March 3, 2026
https://lp.constantcontactpages.com/ev/reg/4p2acp2
Need to be registered to attend. No money accepted at door without talking to Jane first. Checks made payable to Magnificat Metairie and mailed to:
Jane Margavio 306 Ormond Meadows Drive Apt A Destrehan, LA 70047
Since the day is designed to speak to the hearts of women, free of distractions, it is respectfully requested that children to not attend. However, mothers with nursing infants are welcome.
Upcoming Events for Our Chapter — 2026
Saturday, June 13, 2026 Speaker to be announced Knights of Columbus Hall Kenner, LA 70065
Saturday, October 3, 2026 Speaker to be announced Knights of Columbus Hall Kenner, LA 70065
Saturday, December 5, 2026 Speaker to be announced Knights of Columbus Hall Kenner, LA 70065
Remember our chapter’s commitment to Eucharistic Adoration and to pray the Rosary for New Pentecost on the 1st 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
Lisa Winter: Coordinator
Traci Schmidt: Assistant Coordinator
Elsa Hodges: Secretary
Jane Margavio: Treasurer
Sylvia Thomas: Historian
Spiritual Advisor: Fr. Ray Hymel
If you would like to help with a Ministry of Magnificat, or if you have a question or comment for Our Service Team, or if you would like to be on our Mailing list for future events, please contact Lisa Winter 504-909-6832
History of Magnificat Metairie, Mother Chapter
(Archdiocese of New Orleans)
The first Magnificat Breakfast was held in New Orleans, LA on Oct. 7, 1981. During the next 6 years expansion of the ministry took place necessitating division of duties between two teams: a central service team to concentrate on expansion and a Metairie service team to plan the MAGNIFICAT Meal locally and have the privilege of being called the “Mother Chapter.”
Last Updated on April 1, 2026.





