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.
Magnificat Day of Prayer & Reflection
Hosted by the Metairie Chapter
January 31, 2025
9 am Mass
10 am “The Kingdom – The Church”
Location
Our Lady of Divine Providence Church 8617 West Metairie Ave., Metairie, LA 70003
Fr. William Mumphrey
Parochial Vicar of Our Lady of Lourdes Slidell, LA
Fr. Mumphrey, Parochial Vicar at Our Lady of Lourdes Parish in Slidell, La, worked in the grocery and refining
industry for over 30 years before his ordination on June 4, 2022.
Forty years before being ordained a priest, he was very active in charismatic ministry as prayer group
leader, Catholic Evangelist and chairman of the first Catholic Charismatic Conference in Baton Rouge. He has
also been instrumental in starting youth ministry in several parishes and ministered full-time in two of them. Come
and experience Fr. Mumphrey’s ministry and gifts during Magnificat-Metairie’s Day of Prayer and Reflection.
Cost is $40 and checks (no credit cards) must be received no later than Wednesday, January 29, 2025. Need to be registered to attend because food needs to be ordered. (Coffee, Hot Tea, Small Pastries, Lunch with chips, cookies and drinks) No money accepted at door without talking to Jane first. Checks made payable to Magnificat Metairie and mailed to:
Jane Margavio
306 Ormond Meadows Dr.
Apt. A
Destrehan, LA 70047
or call (504) 884-6152
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 — 2025
March 22, 2025 Magnificat Breakfast Speaker: Klara Cvitanovich (Dragos) Breakfast held at K of C Hall in Kenner, LA 70065
June 7, 2025 Magnificat Breakfast Speaker: Tim McCaffrey (CCRNO) Breakfast held at K of C Hall in Kenner, LA 70065
July 10 – 13, 2025 18th International Magnificat Conference Tampa, FL
Rosary Blanket of Prayer
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
Elsa Hodges: Secretary
Sylvia Thomas: Historian
Jane Margavio: Treasurer Melanie Baglow: Advisor
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.”
Last Updated on January 7, 2025.
