She was the first to proclaim: “I have seen the Lord!” Mary Magdalene —apostle of the apostles— was the very first preacher of the Resurrection.
This July 22, as we celebrate her Feast Day, Catholic Women Preach invites you to honor the “Marys Magdalene” in your own life—the women who have lifted you up, inspired your faith, and boldly shared the Good News through their words and witness.
Make a gift in their honor today. Whether it’s a mother, teacher, friend, sister, mentor, or someone whose courage transformed your journey, your donation is a powerful tribute to their legacy.
Throughout July, we’ll joyfully share the names of these honorees on our website and in our weekly emails—a living witness to the countless women who continue Mary Magdalene’s mission today. (Or, if you prefer, your tribute can remain private.)
Let’s celebrate the women who have preached Resurrection in our lives. Honor them. Remember them. Share their light.
Dr. Ellen Ritchey
Kelly Meraw
Sr. Mary Ann Flannery, S.C.
in memory of Madonna Kolbenschlag, H.M.
Katie Gordon
Jessie Hubert
Angela Hastie
In memory of Rita Anne Houlihan, RC
* Honorees as of June 27, 2025.
Mary Flynn | Sue Fisher | Jackie Dulle | Maria Leslie | Sr. Mary Ann Flannery, S.C. , an amazing mentor | Sisters of St. Dominic, Order of Preachers - Amityville, New York | Jean Templeton Stavrakas | RSCJ's too numerous to mention, including: Claire Saizan, Mary T. Clark, Ruth Dowd, Elizabeth Cavanagh, and so many others | Carol Gilbert, OP; In Memory of Jackie Hudson, OP; and Ardeth Platte,OP - peacemakers and prophets | Mary Kay Oosdyke, OP; Ann Walters, OP ; Diane Zerfas, OP | Lise Lebrun, CSC - présence avec les plus vulnérables | Mary Lou Van Antwerp | Sheila Burton | Cecilia Calva | Joan Sobala, SSJ | Christine Head, RSCJ | Dr. Ellen Ritchey | Joan Mitchell, CSJ | Sr. Joan Chittister | Dr. Julie Hanlon Rubio | Megan Buckler | Mary Ellen Tennity, IHM | Mary Carter Waren | Darleen Pryds, PhD | Mary Magdalene Kleiner Peck (my grandmother) | Ave Regina Gould | Darleen Pryds | Jolanta Piotrowicz - my grandmother | In Memory of my wife Cecelia D. Mooney | Sister Patricia Parachini, SNJM | Sr. Anastacia, IHM | Sr. Mary Kieran, PVBM | Sr. Angela Ann Zukowski, MHSH - Mission Helpers of the Sacred Heart (Towson, Md.) | In memory of Madonna Kolbenschlag, HM | Sr. Alice Marie Macmurdo (Deceased) | Doris Weber | Sisters of St Dominic - Sparkill, NY | My Daughters
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