We welcome you to the webpage of the East St. Tammany Chapter of Magnificat in Slidell, Louisiana. 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
A breakfast hosted by the East St. Tammany Slidell Chapter
Saturday, November 7, 2026
9 am- 12pm
Doors open at 8:30 am for open seating
Location:St August Maison. 153 Robert Street Slidell, LA
Guest Speaker: Claire Gallagher
Claire was born and raised in the New Orleans area. Her vocation is centered on her love of Christ and the call to spiritual motherhood, which she lives out through her work in ministry, teaching, and accompaniment. She currently works as a project manager with the Loyola Institute for Ministry, teaches in Loyola University’s undergraduate Religious Studies department, and is the host of the podcast Flourishing Sisterhood, which shares the stories of religious sisters in the South.
Claire holds a Master’s degree in Theology from Notre Dame Seminary and is an alumna of St. Mary’s Dominican High School and UL Lafayette. A parishioner at St. Agnes Church, she enjoys West Coast Swing dancing, baking, traveling, and spending time with her friends and family, especially her seven nieces and nephews. She looks forward to sharing with you stories of God’s providence in her life and how the Holy Spirit revealed her spouse to her!
Claire’s favorite scripture: Psalm 23:1- 6
For more information, please check our Facebook page at Facebook.com/MagnificatSlidell.
Prayer teams are available following the meal.
Religious items may be available at the meal.
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.
Tickets & Reservations
Tickets on sale for $25 through November 3, 2026 and may be purchased through Facebook or Eventbrite.com:
https://bit.ly/Claire-Gallagher
or https://www.eventbrite.com/e/2002385011472?aff=oddtdtcreator
No tickets will be sold at the door.
Reservations for priests, transitional deacons, religious brothers and sisters are complimentary, but reservations are required and this may be done by contacting East St. Tammany Slidell Chapter at EastStTammanyMagnificat@gmail.com
Upcoming Events for Our Chapter
2026-2027 – Speakers: TBD
Februrary 27, 2027
April 17, 2027
August 21, 2027
November 13, 2027
Rosary Blanket of Prayer
Remember our Chapter’s commitment to pray the Rosary on the 3rd of each month, joining our sisters in Magnificat for the intentions of a New Pentecost, the Church, 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.
Intercessory – October 24 at 7PM. Email EastStTammanyMagnificat@gmail.com for more information.
Service Team Members
Coordinator: Debbie Callens
Assistant Coordinator: Jackie Madison
Secretary: TBD
Treasurer: Charlotte Champagne
Historian: TBA
Service Team members: Shelly York, Karen Gibbs, Beth Thompson
Spiritual Advisor: Fr. Kevin DeLerno
To get involved with Magnificat in one of the service areas above, 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 Debbie Callens at EastStTammanyMagnificatSlidell@gmail.com
Please follow and like us on Facebook at Facebook.com/MagnificatSlidell.
History of the Slidell Chapter
Last Updated on September 28, 2026.
