We welcome you to the webpage of the Joyful Visitation Chapter of Magnificat in Atlanta, Georgia. 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 Joyful Visitation Chapter

Saturday, May 17, 2025

9:30 am–12:30 pm

Open seating, please arrive early.

Event Location:
Holy Cross Catholic Church
Social Hall
3773 Chamblee Tucker Road
Atlanta, GA 30341

Our Guest Speaker: Tricia Borah

“See, I am doing something new! Now it springs forth, do you not perceive it?” Isaiah 43:10 

Tricia Borah is the Special Needs Youth Ministry Coordinator at St. Brigid Catholic Church in Johns Creek, Georgia, where she lives with her husband of almost 30 years, Todd, and where they raised their two children. She was born and grew up a cradle Catholic in a Northern Kentucky suburb of Cincinnati, the oldest of three children. She moved to the Atlanta area in 1994, and Tricia and her family have been parishioners at St. Brigid since 1999.

While her Catholic faith has always been an important part of her identity, it wasn’t until she attended a Christ Renews His Parish retreat weekend at St. Brigid in 2010 that she felt a revival in her faith life. In particular, she felt called to join a mission team from her parish to travel to Mustard Seed Communities in Nicaragua and spend a week serving and getting to know the children, teens, and adult residents with physical and intellectual disabilities there. Tricia encountered the Lord in a profound way on this trip, and found that her life would never be the same.  Her eyes were opened to the unique experiences of individuals with disabilities, and once back home she searched for ways to be involved with the disabilities community at the local level.

Tricia will share how the Holy Spirit has moved in her life in the years since that first trip to Mustard Seed Communities, in ways both big and small, eventually leading her to her current role as coordinator of a ministry for teens and adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities at St. Brigid.  If you’ve ever stopped and asked yourself, “How did I get where I am today?” you are not alone.  Tricia has asked herself that question many times, and will reflect on her journey led by the Holy Spirit, a journey in which she has come to expect the unexpected as the Lord reveals himself in new ways time and time again through the amazing individuals she works with.

RESERVATIONS

Reservations are $25 and are required in advance. Register by May 7 at https://tinyurl.com/Meal0525.

MAIL-IN REGISTRATION FORM

Mail-In registrations must be postmarked by May 3. To register by mail, send the Mail-In Reservation Form and a check or money order for $25 per person payable to “Magnificat Joyful Visitation” to:

Magnificat Ministry
Debbie DuPont
315 Rose Ct SW
Lilburn, Ga. 30047
Phone: 770-696-6216

Personal Prayer ministry is offered after the meal by the Magnificat Service Team.
The Sacrament of Reconciliation, when a priest is available, will be offered at the end of the meal.
After the program, religious items will be available for purchase. CDs and links to the testimonies of former speakers are also available.

Since the day is designed to speak to the hearts of women, free of distractions, it is respectfully requested that young children not be in attendance.

Upcoming Events for Our Chapter

2025

Saturday, May 17 – Tricia Borah

Saturday, Aug. 16 – Most Reverend John Nhan Tran, Auxiliary Bishop of Atlanta

Saturday, Nov. 15 – TBA

Rosary Blanket of Prayer

Remember our chapter’s commitment to Eucharistic Adoration and to pray the Rosary on the 17th of each month for the intentions of Magnificat, the sanctity of life, marriage and family, and world peace.

Service Team Members

Donna Brisse, Coordinator
Monica Donohue, Assistant Coordinator
Cheryl Bryant, Secretary
Jo Ann Rademacher, Treasurer
Kathy Byrne, Historian
Spiritual Advisor, Fr. Joseph Mullakkara, MSFS

If you would like to help with a Ministry of Magnificat, have a question or comment for our Service Team,  or you would like to be on our mailing list for future events, please contact joyfulvisitation@gmail.com.

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History of Joyful Visitation Chapter of Magnificat

(for the Archdiocese of Atlanta)

Olga Myers attended her first Magnificat Breakfast while visiting her sister in Tampa, Florida in 1990. She returned to her hometown of Atlanta, Georgia filled with zeal and joy. After sharing her experience with two other women, Jan Nerone and Elyse O’Kane, they began to pray and pray and pray for discernment of God’s will in bringing Magnificat to Atlanta.

After going through formation and receiving the approval of the local bishop, the first working meeting was held on June 17, 1991. This was followed by a Presentation Tea on February 8, 1992 to introduce Magnificat Joyful Visitation Chapter to the area and to help others discover how they could be a part of this joyful ministry.

The first Magnificat Breakfast was held on May 2, 1992 at All Saints Catholic Church. The speaker was Mary Welch Rogers and over 400 women attended. The first Service Team members were Olga Myers, Jan Nerone, Ann Marie Hendriks and Judy Guilfoil. Fr. William Hickey was their Spiritual Advisor and Elyse O’Kane was placed in charge of the Music Ministry.