We welcome you to the webpage of Mary, Cause of Our Joy Chapter of Magnificat in Phoenix, Arizona. 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.
Magnificat Meal
Hosted by the Mary, Cause of Our Joy Chapter of Magnificat
March 8, 2025
Lunch
11:15 am – 2:30 pm
Doors open at 11:00 am for open seating
Location
Corpus Christi Catholic Church
3550 E. Knox Rd., Phoenix, AZ 85044
Our Guest Speaker: Gloria Roberts
A native of Arizona, was born and raised primarily in Tucson. Growing up in a devout Catholic, Hispanic, military family came with many challenges. While stationed in San Antonio Texas, she met her husband Barry. They have been married for 40 years, and have three grown children and 10 grandchildren. Although raised as a cradle Catholic, she encountered a crisis of faith as a young teenager and fell away from the church. However, her life changed when she had what she calls her own “road to Damascus experience”. Her encounter with Jesus was nothing short of miraculous. For the last 46 years, she has shared her testimony of losing her way due to alcoholism, teenage pregnancy, and a promiscuous lifestyle. But after a life-altering experience, the Lord called her into a ministry of evangelization. She has spoken at many Bible studies, conferences and Missions, and over the years has created and worked in many ministries within the church experience. Living a life of faith comes with its challenges as well. She shares how her faith helped her overcome terminal cancer, the loss of a spouse, and children involved with drugs and gangs.
Tickets & Reservations
Deadline for registration is Monday, Mar. 5, 2025. All checks have to be received by Mar. 3, 2025
Online Tickets
Tickets to the Meal are $18.00 (+$3.05 secure site service fee)
Registration click on link: eventbrite.com
Registrations receipts will be emailed to the payee.
By Mail:
Please Mail check for $18 per person, payable to “Phoenix Magnificat” to:
Magnificat Tickets
c/o Esther Ramirez
10604 N 53rd Ave
Glendale, AZ 85304
623-565-0304 (checks only, please include your e-mail in your correspondence.)
No tickets are sold at the door.
Tickets are $18 and must be purchased in advance to secure your reservation. Your check will serve as your receipt and for all registrations, we will have an electronic record of your purchase and your name tag at the door.
Tickets for priests, deacons, religious brothers and sisters are complimentary, but reservations are required.
Questions- Please contact Asst. Coordinator, Cathy Cato at 480-364-5209.
If you are unable to afford a ticket but want to attend the meal, please email Maureen Kight will be made for your ticket. E-mail is: phxmagnificat@gmail.com
Upcoming Meals & Events for Our Chapter — 2024-2025
March 8, 2025, Speaker Gloria Roberts, Former Coordinator,
Pima East Vicariate Chapter of Magnificat in Tucson, Arizona,
Corpus Christi Catholic Church, 3550 E. Knox Rd., Phoenix, AZ (Ahwatukee) 85044
June 7, 2025, Speaker, Sr. Jessica Ramirez, Case Manager for St. Vincent de Paul Social Services
Blessed Sacrament Roman Catholic Church, 11300 N. 64th St., Scottsdale, AZ 85254
Sept. 13, 2025, Speaker, Bishop John P. Dolan, Bishop of the Diocese of Phoenix
St. Helen’s Catholic Parish, celebrating 10 years as a Magnificat Chapter, 5510 W. Cholla Ave., Glendale, AZ 85304
Dec. 13, 2025. Speaker, Alison Oertle, Dir. of RCIA at Our Lady of Mt. Carmel in Tempe, AZ and blogger. Location, tentatively, St. Elizabeth Seton Catholic Church, 9728 W Palmeras Dr., Sun City, AZ 85373
Rosary Blanket of Prayer
Remember our chapter’s commitment to Eucharistic Adoration and to pray the Rosary on the 14th 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.
Our diocesan prayer groups are open to all. At this time, the website is unavailable.
Service Team Members
Maureen Kight, Coordinator
Cathy Cato, Assistant Coordinator
Mei-An Gregorio, Secretary
Esther Ramirez, Treasurer
Kathy Danley, Historian
Fr. John Ssegawa, 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, or if you would like to be on our Mailing list for future events, please contact Maureen Kight at phxmagnificat@gmail.com
To visit our Chapter’s website, click here: Mary Cause of our Joy
To visit our Facebook page, please click here: Phoenix Chapter Facebook Page
To visit our personal website, go to: https://aa-ok0.wixsite.com/magnificat-arizona
History of Mary, Cause of Our Joy Chapter
[Diocese of Phoenix, Arizona] Est. 2010The spark for the Phoenix Chapter of Magnificat came on the evening of September 19th, 2010. It all began when founding Coordinator, Laurie Walsh met Carolyn Wright who gave her a brochure at a Charismatic Conference in Phoenix. Laurie had just retired and was at the conference specifically asking God, “Do you want me to start a ministry?” Within moments, Carolyn who was a total stranger up to that moment, was prompted by the Holy Spirit to hand Laurie the Magnificat Ministry brochure.
From that day on, Laurie, Holly Burke and Cathy Cato began holding discernment meetings in the Diocesan Offices in Phoenix. They completed all of the requirements to become a Chapter and during this time, many women came in and out of the meetings. Just before the first meal, Mary called the two women, Maureen Kight and Sharon Wnuk, who would come aboard to complete the service team of five women.
The inaugural meal was held five years to the day after the meeting took place between Laurie Walsh and Carolyn Wright; Sept. 19, 2015. Carolyn flew out from her chapter in Birmingham, AL to surprise the team and be in attendance. The first speaker was the regional representative, Barbara Serba, and spirits soared throughout the entire weekend.
Barbara purchased a beautiful statue of Our Lady of Fatima as a gift to the new chapter and under her patronage, wonderful things came to pass. With a turnout at the first meal of over 200 women, and over 300 at the most recent in May of 2017. The Advisory Team began to form. Soon there were regular attendees who were signing up to work within the various committees.
While the early days were very challenging, the women were shown at every turn, that this work is the work of Our Blessed Mother. There were many miracles, signs and wonders along the journey. The bond established within the team under the mantle of Our Lady Cause of Our Joy is a treasure that has grown stronger and sweeter over time. A gradual but truly wonderful transformation takes place once one sets her hand to the plow in Mary’s lovely garden.
Last Updated on February 18, 2025.
