We welcome you to the webpage of Our Lady of Glory Chapter of Magnificat in Shreveport / Bossier City / North West Louisiana (NOWELA). 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 Our Lady of Glory Chapter

June 13, 2026

Brunch
10:30 AM to 1:30 PM

Doors open at 10:00 AM

Location:
The Catholic Center
3500 Fairfield Ave
Shreveport, LA  71104

SPEAKER: Gerianne Pearson Todd

Geri, a lifelong Catholic from South Louisiana, is a nurse, artist, wife, and mother. She lives in Baton Rouge with her husband Daniel. Together, they have five children—Kate, Ryan, William, Catherine, and Amanda—and their grandson Kutter.

She has spent over 50 years making Sacred art, with the last 30 devoted mainly to religious jewelry and rosaries for 8 (eight) annual charity auctions. Her interest in antique sacraments began through a friend who also uses them for evangelization.

Geri is involved with the ACTS team, sponsors OCIA candidates, serves as Spiritual Chairwoman for the Catholic Daughters of the Americas Divine Mercy Chapter, volunteers with Vagabond Mission, and recently graduated from Encounter School of Ministry, and serves on its Baton Rouge Campus Leadership Team.

Geri loves spending time with her family, cooking, baking, gardening, traveling, making puzzles and spending time with her ancient cat Midnight.

Invite a friend and come hear Geri’s story.

Music by:  Water To Wine

“I will praise You among the peoples, Lord; I will chant your praise among the nations” Ps 57:10

Personal Prayer ministry is available after the meal.

Since the day is designed to speak to the hearts of women, free of distractions, it is respectfully requested that young children under the age of 14 not be in attendance.

Tickets & Reservations

Reservations for the prayer brunch are $20.00.

Reservations for priests, deacons, religious brothers and sisters are complimentary. Contact us at:  magnificatnowela@gmail.com

Reservations are taken until Tuesday, June 9, 2026.
No reservations are taken at the door.

You may wish to print the form below and use it to make your reservations. Please use the form below for Mail-In Reservations ONLY.

$20.00 per person by mail: Registration Form must be postmarked no later than Tuesday, June 9th to insure your reservation.

MAIL-IN REGISTRATION FORM

Please Mail Reservation Form, and $20.00 per person payable to NOWELA Magnificat to:
NOWELA Magnificat Ministry
PO Box 5061
Shreveport, La. 71135

Upcoming Events for Our Chapter

2026
August 22, 2026 – Speaker:  TBA
November 14, 2026 – Speaker:  Diane Libro

Rosary Blanket of Prayer

Remember our chapter’s commitment to Eucharistic Adoration and to pray the Rosary on the 30th of each month for the intentions of Magnificat, Sanctity of Life, Marriage and Family, and World Peace.

Events Between Meals

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.

Encounter School of Ministry Shreveport Campus
St. Mary of the Pines Vandegaer Hall
Hours 6:30 PM to 9:00 PM – REGISTER HERE

Adoration in the Chapel of St. Michael the Archangel
Every Saturday
Holy Hour for Vocations from 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM
Holy Hour for Seminarians from 1:00 PM to 2:00 PM

Children of Light Prayer Group
Every Wednesday at 5:30 PM at the Chapel of St. Michael’s
For more information, please contact St. John Berchman’s Cathedral Office at:  318-221-5296
Visit website:  https://colwebsite.org/

Service Team Members

Linda Balistrella, Coordinator
Michele Duet, Assistant Coordinator
Chris Tison, Secretary
Belle French, Treasurer
Majorie Ainsworth, Historian
Mary Jansen, Advisory
Rev. Jean Bosco Uwamungu, 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 us at magnificatnowela@gmail.com

History of NOWELA Chapter of Magnificat

(Diocese of Shreveport, LA)