A delegation from the Magnificat Malta Chapter – Mariz Cassar, Marly Cassar and Lucia Pace – attended the 13th International Leaders’ Conference in Washington DC.

The conference, themed ‘Proclamation of the Kingdom’, was inspired by the Third Luminous Mystery and attended by around 400 members.

Mariz Cassar said much was accomplished in making contacts for future speakers visiting Malta. “It was such a witness of the love of God, when women come together in love, peace and joy,” she said.

The Ministry of Fellowship Magnificat dinner, a highlight of the Washington conference (from left Judy Zelden, Kathy MacInnis and Mariz Cassar.The Ministry of Fellowship Magnificat dinner, a highlight of the Washington conference (from left Judy Zelden, Kathy MacInnis and Mariz Cassar.

The conference started with Mass said by Fr Kevin Scallon, CM, at St Agnes Catholic Church in Arlington, Virginia. The first session, chaired by the incoming leader of Magnificat’s American chapter, Kathy MacInnis, had the theme ‘The impact of Magnificat on women and the impact of Magnificat women on the world’. Personal testimonies were given by Kathleen Beckman, Dorinda Bordlee and Maria Vadia. The second session featured praise and worship, with chapters from the Caribbean, the Hispanic group and Poland entertaining delegates.

Personal testimonies from Gloria Gomez and Claudia Castorena showed how the Lord worked in their lives. Gomez opened a successful home for the homeless in Mexico.

Magnificat Malta Chapter team members Myriam England, Helen Tabone, Denise Camilleri, Angela Galea Salomone, Bridget Tabone, Mariz Cassar and Marly Cassar.Magnificat Malta Chapter team members Myriam England, Helen Tabone, Denise Camilleri, Angela Galea Salomone, Bridget Tabone, Mariz Cassar and Marly Cassar.

A tour of the city and a visit to the Blessed Pope John Paul II Shrine of the Divine Mercy were also held.

Malta delegation members Lucia Pace and Marly Cassar with Paulette Renaudin (right) at the Washington conference.Malta delegation members Lucia Pace and Marly Cassar with Paulette Renaudin (right) at the Washington conference.

Magnificat was set up in 1981, and the Malta Chapter has been active ever since. Members include European representative Myriam England, coordinator Mariz Cassar Helen Tabone, Denise Camilleri, Angela Galea Salomone, Bridget Tabone, Marly Cassar, Rita Petrocochino and Anette Cassar with Fr Hayden Williams, OFM Cap., as spiritual director.

Forthcoming foreign guest speakers will be Claudia Koll, Sr Briege McKenna, OSC, and Fr Kevin Scallon, CM. To keep informed of events, visit the Facebook page and/or call 7944 2468/2144 2468.

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