We welcome you to the web page of Our Lady Queen of Peace Chapter of Magnificat in Orange County, California. These are exciting times that we live in and Magnificat was begun in 1981 for such as 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 Our Lady Queen of Peace Chapter

Saturday, September 19, 2026

9:30am to 12:30pm Breakfast

Location:
Cultural Center, Christ Cathedral
13280 Chapman Ave.,
Garden Grove, CA. 92840

Guest Speaker: Sr. Meredith Boquiren

“Therefore, behold I will allure her, and will lead her into the wilderness: and I will speak to her heart.”   
–Hosea 2:14

Sister Meredith Boquiren, O.C.D., is a Carmelite Sister of the Most Sacred Heart of Los Angeles. Born in the Philippines, moved to Los Angeles with her family and earned a BA in Urban Studies and Planning from UC San Diego. She worked in environmental consulting and co-owned an apparel business with her sister and friends.

During this period, her faith was not initially active. After a profound encounter with the Lord, she felt called to religious life, grounded in a deeper understanding of women’s dignity and their role in bringing God’s love and healing to His children.

Sister Meredith entered Carmel in 2008, made her final profession in 2018, and has served as an administrative assistant in healthcare, a teacher, and development staff for her congregation’s Office of Mission Advancement. She is currently the Retreat Directress at Sacred Heart Retreat House. She is grateful to God for calling her to religious life and desires to help others encounter His unconditional, healing love!

Tickets and Reservations

$43 per person (mail in)
$46 via Paypal or credit card
If not SOLD OUT $49 at the door (cash/check only)

RESERVATION FORM:
Please use this form for Mail-In Reservations ONLY. Complete the form below (include the names and phone numbers of other ticket holders in your group). Reservations by Mail must be postmarked by September 10, 2026

MAIL-IN REGISTRATION FORM

Please Mail Reservation Form with check payable to “Magnificat” to:
Magnificat Ministry
P.O. Box 6545
Laguna Niguel, CA. 92607

To register via PayPal or credit card use the button below:  $46 per person

Questions – contact Lourdes at 714-624-6561 or ocmagnificat3@gmail.com

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Donations

If you would like to donate to Orange County Magnificat, please make checks payable to OCMagnificat and mail to:

Magnificat Ministry
P.O. Box 6545
Laguna Niguel, CA. 92607

Magnificat is a 501(c)(3) non profit organization. Your donation is tax deductible.
For where your treasure is, there also will your heart be.”  Matthew 6:21

Upcoming Meals for Our Chapters — 2026

09/19/26  Sr. Meredith Boquiren, OCD

11/04/26 TBA

Rosary Blanket of Prayer

Remember our chapter’s commitment to Eucharistic Adoration and to pray the Rosary on the 26th of each month, as we lift up our hearts to the Lord for the intentions of New Pentecost, Magnificat, Sanctity of Life, our Beloved Priests, Religious and Families.

Service Team Members

Dr. Elizabeth Kim, Coordinator; ekim3080@gmail.com
Donna Dostalik, Asst. Coordinator; donnaremax@usa.net
Lourdes Carroll, Secretary; lodm4life@gmail.com
Michelle Harnish, Treasurer; michellleharnish@yahoo.com
Lucy Rau, Historian; lucy.rau@outlook.com
Spiritual Advisor:  Fr. Bao Thai, S.T.L.

If you would like to help with Magnificat ministry, 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 Elizabeth Kim, Coordinator. (714) 208.8190

History of Orange Diocese Magnificat Queen of Peace Chapter

Est. 1992

In 1991, a group of women attending Southern California Renewal Communities (SCRC) Charismatic Convention, was inspired by a priest speaking about Magnificat, a Ministry to Catholic Women. The Holy Spirit touched the hearts of Pat Rensing, Anita Williams, Billie Walter and Barbara Clark and made the decision to launch Magnificat in the Orange Diocese. Fr. Eamon O’Gorman was its first Spiritual Advisor. Bishop McFarland approved Magnificat for the Orange Diocese and Our Lady Queen of Peace Chapter was born!

The first OC Magnificat Prayer breakfast took place at the Holy Family Cathedral Parish Hall in Orange, CA. in February 1992. The event was a potluck style of prayer breakfast. The members of Magnificat continued to grow in numbers, hence, a bigger space was required to accommodate more.

We are proud to be celebrating 30 years of OC Magnificat! Our Lady’s mantle has protected and guided our Chapter, and we sing along with her, “The Almighty has done great thing for us, and Holy is His name!”