We welcome you to the webpage of the Metairie Chapter (ministry Mother Chapter) in Louisiana. 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.

Metairie Magnificat Breakfast

March 7, 2026

Location
Knights of Columbus

St. Jerome Council No. 6746

3310 Florida Ave. and 33rd Street

Kenner, LA  70065

Speaker:  Carlina Guiterrez Doubleday

After finishing high school, she moved to the United  States, where she married Roberto Arturo Doubleday. Her husband worked hard to support his family, and Carlina dedicated herself tirelessly to raising their six children. During his adolescence, one of their sons, John Andrew, began to drink excessively (due to unhealthy friendships). This marked the beginning of this family’s spiritual struggle. John was getting deeper and deeper into the world not only of alcohol, but also of drugs. It was heartbreaking to see their son lost to addiction.

Until one day something far more serious happened, something that marked the family forever. But this mother’s constant prayer and pleas for the salvation of her son’s soul never ceased.

With the emotional support of the faith community and the priests, the family clung to Jesus, relying on prayer and hope for their lost child. Then, after 17 long years, a miracle occurred that impacted not only Carlina’s family but many others who never lost faith in God.

Come and listen to this testimony of a mother who never gave up, never lost her joy or her faith in the One who can do all things, who is Our Lord, Jesus Christ.

Click on link below to Registration on line until March 3, 2026

https://lp.constantcontactpages.com/ev/reg/4p2acp2

 Need to be registered to attend. No money accepted at door without talking to Jane first. Checks made payable to Magnificat Metairie and mailed to:

Jane Margavio                  306 Ormond Meadows Drive  Apt A     Destrehan, LA  70047

Since the day is designed to speak to the hearts of women, free of distractions, it is respectfully requested that children to not attend.  However, mothers with nursing infants are welcome.

Upcoming Events for Our Chapter — 2026                         

Saturday, June 13, 2026   Speaker to be announced  Knights of Columbus Hall   Kenner, LA  70065     

Saturday, October 3, 2026   Speaker to be announced Knights of Columbus Hall   Kenner, LA  70065

Saturday, December 5, 2026  Speaker to be announced  Knights of Columbus Hall  Kenner, LA  70065                                                                                                                                      

Remember our chapter’s commitment to Eucharistic Adoration and to pray the Rosary for New Pentecost on the 1st 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.

Service Team Members

Lisa Winter:  Coordinator
Traci Schmidt:  Assistant Coordinator
Elsa Hodges:  Secretary
Jane Margavio:  Treasurer
Sylvia Thomas:  Historian
Spiritual Advisor:  Fr. Ray Hymel

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 Lisa Winter 504-909-6832

History of Magnificat Metairie, Mother Chapter

(Archdiocese of New Orleans)
The first Magnificat Breakfast was held in New Orleans, LA on Oct. 7, 1981. During the next 6 years expansion of the ministry took place necessitating division of duties between two teams: a central service team to concentrate on expansion and a Metairie service team to plan the MAGNIFICAT Meal locally and have the privilege of being called the “Mother Chapter.”