Welcome to Magnificat Rochester Chapter
Praise the Lord!
We are so glad that the Holy Spirit guided you to our home on the Internet. Whether this is your first time, or you have visited many times before, we want you to know how happy we are that you are here! Please take a moment to mark your calendar for the Magnificat Breakfasts by Magnificat Rochester Chapter and check out our scheduled guest speakers.
A Unique Person-to-Person Ministry for Catholic Women
Magnificat is a solidly Catholic ministry; in Rochester, we are approved by the Diocese of Rochester. Magnificat is born out of the Catholic Charismatic Renewal, and has been a focus for unity among women in the Church. It’s not about inflicting guilt, but meeting people where they are, like Mary did when she visited Elizabeth. Many have been wounded in some way by the Church or no longer feel a close relationship with God.
“My soul magnifies the Lord, my spirit finds joy in God my Savior…
God who is mighty has done great things for me, holy is His name.” Luke 1:46-49
Introducing our next speaker DEACON PATRICK SHANLEY Saturday, December 13, 2025
Deacon Patrick Shanley, is currently one of two deacons at St. Martin de Porres Parish including the churches of St. Mary of the Assumption in Scottsville, St. Columba in Caledonia and St. Vincent de Paul in Churchville. He has been involved in ministry for over 53 years.
He was married to his wife, Jeanne for nearly 44 years before she unexpectedly passed in April of 2024. He is the father of three and grandfather of three.
He loves to spend time in God’s wonderful creation through bicycling, camping and hiking. Playing the guitar and singing are not only two of his favorite hobbies but they are also intricate parts of his prayer life. Deacon Pat will tell us
about how God has worked in his life.