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Patti Gallagher Mansfield was a participant in the February 1967 "Duquesne Weekend" which marked the beginning of the Charismatic Renewal in the Catholic Church. From the earliest days of the Renewal she has served as a leader through teaching, writing and pastoral ministry. Patti’s testimony has been widely published and she has been a speaker at conferences and retreats for laity and priests in the United States and around the world. She is a frequent guest on Ralph Martin’s television program: The Choices We Face.

Patti has authored several books including: Proclaim His Marvelous Deeds, As By A New Pentecost: The Dramatic Beginning of the Catholic Charismatic Renewal with a Foreword by Cardinal Suenens and Magnificat: A Mother's Reflections on Mary.

Patti is married to Al Mansfield, Coordinator of the Catholic Charismatic Renewal of New Orleans, Louisiana, and is the mother of four children. She and Al serve together in pastoral leadership of a weekly prayer meeting and an annual Catholic Charismatic Conference. The Mansfields are Liaisons to the Archbishop of New Orleans for the Charismatic Renewal and are recipients of the Papal Medal, Pro Ecclesia et Pontifice (For the Church and the Pope).

Patti was asked by the Pontifical Council for the Laity to thank Pope Benedict XVI on behalf of all the ecclesial movements and new communities before a crowd of 400,000 people in St. Peter’s Square on the vigil of Pentecost, 2006.

Books by Patti Mansfield
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As By A New Pentecost:
The Dramatic Beginning of the Catholic Charismatic Renewal
($12.00)
This is the exciting story of the beginning of one of the most incredible religious movements of the twentieth century. It has been called ”the best book on the Catholic Charismatic Renewal“ and ”required reading.” After a brief history, Patti presents twelve eyewitness accounts of the Duquesne Weekend of February, 1967 and several other key testimonies of people from Notre Dame. This book is more than a nostalgic look back; it presents a prophetic look forward. Patti concludes with a chapter on how to obtain a fresh outpouring of the Holy Spirit as we prepare for the “New Evangelization.” Special forward by Leon J. Cardinal Suenens.

Proclaim His Marvelous Deeds: How to Give a Personal Testimony
($6.00)
If you want to learn how to evangelize by using the story of your conversion, this book is filled with helpful advice. In addition, Patti includes personal testimonies that will both inspire and instruct you in how to proclaim the Good News!

Magnificat: A Mother’s Reflections on Mary
($5.00)
In the Introduction Patti writes, “The stories in this book flow from my life as a woman, a daughter, a wife and mother. I believe I am living the ‘mystery of Mary’—for my song in this world is but an echo of hers: ‘My soul magnifies the Lord.’” If you would like a more intimate relationship with Mary as your Mother, this book will be a great help.