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
Saturday, September 12, 2026
Lunch
11:45 am – 2:30 pm
Doors open at 10:45 am for open seating
Location
St. Helen’s Catholic Church
5510 W. Cholla St., Glendale, AZ 85304
Our Guest Speaker: Fr. Migel Solis
My Vocation Story
My name is Fr. Miguel Angel Solis, and I was born in Mexico. I grew up in a Catholic family as the youngest of seven children. As a child, I remember pretending to be a priest and setting up a table like an altar to celebrate Mass. I believe that God began to call me to the priesthood early in my childhood. My parents brought me to the United States in January 2000, right after I turned twelve.
The Blessed Virgin Mary led me to my first personal encounter with Our Lord Jesus Christ. In December 2008, I had a powerful experience that began my conversion at age 21. I will always be grateful to Our Lady of Guadalupe for blessing me and guiding me on my path to becoming a man of God. The Blessed Mother also helped me discern my vocation to the priesthood. After a four-year discernment, I applied to the Diocese of Phoenix as a seminarian in 2013. I entered the seminary in August of 2014. I studied philosophy at the Pontifical College Josephinum in Columbus, Ohio, for four years and graduated with a Bachelor of Arts in May 2018. I also studied theology for five years at Saint John Vianney Theological Seminary in Denver, Colorado, and I graduated with a Master of Divinity in May 2023. I was ordained a priest of Jesus Christ by Most Reverend John P. Dolan on June 3rd , 2023.
In conclusion, I believe God prepared me for the priesthood from the moment of my conception and has opened doors for me up to now. Furthermore, God has plans for me in this life; therefore, I will always try to do His will, such as accepting my new role as parochial vicar at Saints Simon and Jude Cathedral. I am a blessed and joyful person who will contribute to the Holy Catholic Church.
Tickets & Reservations
Deadline for registration is Thursday, September 10, 2026. All checks have to be received by September 5, 2026
Online Tickets
Tickets to the Meal are $18.00 (+$3.05 secure site service fee)
Registration click on link (have not been updated): 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 — 2025-2026
Future Dates
September 12, 2026, Speaker, Fr. Miguel Solis, Associate Pastor of St. Simon and Jude Cathedral in Phoenix, St. Helen’s Catholic Church, 5510 W Cholla St, Glendale, AZ 85304
December 5, 2026, Speaker, Ms. Moira Noonan, Author, St. Steven’s Catholic Church, 24827 S Dobson Rd, Sun Lakes, AZ 85248
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. For list of prayer groups, go to: https://catholicrenewal.net/index.php/prayer-ministry/
Service Team Members
Maureen Kight, Coordinator
Cathy Cato, Assistant Coordinator
Mei-An Gregorio, Secretary
Esther Ramirez, Treasurer
Kathy Danley, Historian
Sharon Wnuk, Member
Fr. John Ssewaga, 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-(Under contruction).
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 July 14, 2026.
