Las Posadas
2025
Las posadas
Celebration

For nine nights leading up to Christmas, the Sisters of Magnificat Houses will bring the traditional Posadas to each of our Houston homes. Available sponsorships.

Providing an alternative to the streets of Houston since 1968

Since 1968, Magnificat Houses (MHI) has offered an alternative to the streets, providing shelter, meals, community and guidance toward a brighter future.

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Bridging the Digital Divide: Empowering Our Residents Through Technology

Bridging the Digital Divide: Empowering Our Residents Through Technology

December 9, 2025
Thanks to the dedication of our wonderful volunteers, we are proud to offer computer skills classes at the Clubhouse, the...
Magnificat Houses Hosts Community Health Fair in Partnership with the University of Houston…

Magnificat Houses Hosts Community Health Fair in Partnership with the University of Houston…

November 24, 2025
Last week, Magnificat Houses had the joy of welcoming our residents, members, neighbors, and partners to a vibrant Community Health...
A Heartwarming Visit from Deacon Dennis & St. Maximilian Kolbe Catholic Church

A Heartwarming Visit from Deacon Dennis & St. Maximilian Kolbe Catholic Church

November 6, 2025
This past Saturday, RoseMary’s Place welcomed a heartwarming visit from Deacon Dennis and 30 local high school students from St....
“Getting Ahead” at RoseMary’s Place…

“Getting Ahead” at RoseMary’s Place…

October 31, 2025
Recently, Getting Ahead visited RoseMary’s Place to engage residents in a transformative class. This life-changing, small-group initiative is designed to...
Fraternity on the Streets celebrates one year of service with us!

Fraternity on the Streets celebrates one year of service with us!

October 22, 2025
Fraternity on the Streets (FOTS) recently came out to our St. Joseph Clubhouse to celebrate their one-year anniversary of dedicated...

Who We Are

Our Story

Maginificat Houses Founder, Rose Mary Badami, purchased a single house in 1968 through private donations in a then-undesirable area now known as the Second Ward. Over time, Magnificat grew to encompass 15 residential properties, mostly neighborhood homes where the homeless and ex-offenders could re-enter society through a supportive, family-style environment.

Maginificat Houses Founder, Rose Mary Badami, purchased a single house in 1968 through private donations in a then-undesirable area now known as the Second Ward.

Rose Mary Badami, Maginificat Houses Founder
Rose Mary Badami, Maginificat Houses Founder

Over time, Magnificat grew to encompass 15 residential properties, mostly neighborhood homes where the homeless and ex-offenders could re-enter society through a supportive, family-style environment.

What We Do

Our Services

At Magnificat Houses, we offer a pathway to dignity and healing through housing, meals, mental health care, and support for successful re-entry into society. Our service is grounded in compassion and built to uplift those experiencing homelessness, hunger, and hardship.

What We Do

Our Services

At Magnificat Houses, we offer a pathway to dignity and healing through housing, meals, mental health care, and support for successful re-entry into society. Our service is grounded in compassion and built to uplift those experiencing homelessness, hunger, and hardship.

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