Magnificat (pronounced Mag-nif-e-cot) is the verb in the Latin phrase “Magnificat anima mea Dominum” — “My Soul magnifies the Lord.” These words recorded in Luke 1:46 are the beginning of Mary’s response to Elizabeth’s joyful greeting. The entire scene of the Visitation is the inspiration for this ministry, which adopts the name of Mary’s hymn […]
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What Is Magnificat?
Magnificat, A Ministry to Catholic Women is a private association of the Christian faithful under the jurisdiction of the local ordinary. (Canon 305.2) Its purpose is to help Catholic women to open more and more to the Holy Spirit through a deeper commitment of their lives to Jesus as Lord and to impart […]
40 Years of Magnificat Highlights
Donna Ross shares memories from the first 40 years of Magnificat with the Orange County California Chapter. Watch the video to walk down memory lane.
Magnificat’s First Service Team and First Speaker
Magnificat was born out of the Catholic Charismatic Renewal and has been nurtured by it. From left to right: Judy Zelden; Patti Mansfield, Speaker; Lorraine Levine; Marilyn Quirk; and Yvonne Hymel
Founding Coordinator
We are delighted to introduce you to our beloved Marilyn Quirk, founding Coordinator of Magnificat for 31 years and now Coordinator Emeritus of its Central Service Team. Much like a spiritual mother to all of her Magnificat daughters, she is truly God’s gift sent to us for these exciting times in which we live. While […]
Bishops’ Encouragement
Magnificat was the inspiration of the late Bishop Stanley J. Ott (then Auxiliary Bishop of New Orleans) with the encouragement of the late Archbishop Philip Hannan (Archbishop of the Archdiocese of New Orleans). Its first function, a prayer breakfast took place on October 7, 1981. Magnificat is a private association of the Christian faithful, whose […]
Our History
Magnificat was begun by a group of Catholic women from the Archdiocese of New Orleans who observed a need among Catholic Women for a faith-sharing experience in a relaxed social setting.
Life in the Spirit Seminar
During the Last Supper, Jesus promised to send the Holy Spirit to remain with His Church forever. That promise was fulfilled through the charismatic experience at Pentecost. Repeated affirmations by our Popes have encouraged us to embrace the charismatic dimension of our faith. More than 120 million Catholics in 235 countries have experienced the touch […]
Growth in the Spirit Seminar
Growth in the Spirit materials in our Marketplace store. Magnificat presents in collaboration with Sr. Nancy Kellar, S.C., There’s Always More: Expecting New Fire, a Growth in the Spirit (GIS) Seminar. This set includes the spiral bound 8.5” W x 11” H guide and 9 DVDs in a lovely case with nine teachings (Expecting More […]
Life in the Spirit Webinar – Come, Holy Spirit! Come!
Life in the Spirit Seminar materials in our Marketplace store. Most of us have heard about the Holy Spirit. Most of us have learned about the Holy Spirit. For many of us, this is as far as we have gone. Are we ready to experience our own personal Pentecost? Through what is called “baptism in […]
