Magnificat was begun by a group of Catholic women from the Archdiocese of New Orleans who observed a need among Catholic Women for a faith-sharing experience in a relaxed social setting.

ICS Publications, based in Washington, D.C., is the publishing house of the Institute of Carmelite Studies (ICS) and a ministry of the Discalced Carmelite Friars of the Washington Province (U.S.A.). 

Signs of the Times Apostolate Inc. was founded over 30 years ago to promote prayer, fasting, faith conversion and peace. We publish books, literature and a quarterly magazine, Signs and Wonders for Our Times, and organize seminars and conferences.

Publisher of the newsletter, "My Secret is Mine," and spirituality books for Catholic women.