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, Feb. 22, 2025
9:30am to 12:30pm Breakfast
Location:
Cultural Center, Christ Cathedral
13280 Chapman Ave.,
Garden Grove, CA. 92840
Guest Speaker: Father William Goldin
“You have searched me Lord, and You know me”. Psalm139
FROM OPERA SINGER TO PRIEST!
Come and hear the testimony of Fr. William Goldin as he shares his story of answering God’s call to the priesthood.
Father became a Catholic while attending high school in Old Town San Diego. He thought about becoming a priest early on but choose to continue his studies at the Royal College of Music in London where he developed a deep love for music and became a gifted Opera singer.
He pursued higher studies at the Catholic University in Washington D.C where he studied music and opera but God had other plans. He will share how God touched his heart so much so that he changed course completely and entered St. John’s seminary to study Theology. He went on to obtain additional advanced degrees at Universities in Belgium and Rome.
It was in Belgium that he knew that he was meant to become a priest. He will share how God’s providence and grace were at work all along pointing him in the right direction to answer His call.
Tickets & Reservations
$43 per person (mail in)
$46 via Paypal or credit card
If not SOLD OUT $49 at the door (cash/check only)
REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED
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 Feb. 13, 2025.
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 — 2025
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09/20/2025 Ivette Helfers
11/15/2025 Fr. Brendan Hankins, O.Praem
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
Pamela De Marco, Historian; pammyd_10@yahoo.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) 537-5400.
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!”
Last Updated on January 13, 2025.
